Released 10 years ago
A Version of Now
Peter Garrett · 2016
35 min · 9 tracks
A fusion of introspective lyrics and melodic rock, driven by Garrett's distinct vocal presence and dynamic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tall Trees — This track opens the album with an exploration of personal growth against a backdrop of rich instrumentation, setting the tone for the reflective themes that follow.
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Great White Shark — This song combines metaphorical lyrics about environmental concerns with an infectious melody, highlighting Garrett's continued commitment to activism through music.
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It Still Matters — As one of the longest tracks on the album, it encapsulates Garrett's introspection and emotional depth, creating a powerful closer that resonates with both personal and societal issues.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and dynamic arrangements but lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a gradual build in intensity through the first half.
- Garrett's vocal delivery varies between soft, introspective moments and more powerful, anthemic choruses, creating dynamic contrasts throughout.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, with guitars and keyboards intertwining to create a rich sonic landscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tall Trees 3:48
- 2 I'd Do It Again 3:08
- 3 No Placebo 3:56
- 4 Homecoming 3:28
- 5 Kangaroo Tail 3:22
- 6 Great White Shark 3:49
- 7 Only One 4:16
- 8 Night & Day 4:09
- 9 It Still Matters 5:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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