Top tracks — play these first
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Islands of Light — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its atmospheric instrumentation and ethereal vocals, encapsulating the band's signature sound right from the start.
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Lilja’s Lament — A poignant ballad that showcases emotional depth through haunting lyrics and a powerful vocal performance, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Eerie Eden — The longest track on the album, it explores darker themes with intricate arrangements and dynamic shifts, highlighting the band's ability to blend heaviness with melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends pop rock and symphonic elements effectively, creating a cohesive yet dynamic listening experience.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, with 'In Passing' transitioning from a slow ballad to an upbeat section, adding dynamic contrast.
- The album closes with 'Outside In', which features a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- 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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7/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamlike soundscapes for reflection
- wave-like pacing encourages immersion
- introspective moments of tranquility
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 2, 2010, A Way Away is Indica's fourth studio album, following their previous release, 2008's Songs for the Lost. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of pop rock and symphonic metal, expanding their audience after gaining recognition in Finland.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lilja’s Lament
The verse shifts from reflective to desperate as it navigates loss and longing, culminating in a climactic expression of grief.
This transition adds dramatic tension to the song, emphasizing the emotional stakes and deepening listener engagement.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Islands of Light 3:02
- 2 Precious Dark 3:50
- 3 Children of Frost 5:21
- 4 Lilja’s Lament 5:55
- 5 In Passing 3:44
- 6 Scissor, Paper, Rock 4:29
- 7 A Way Away 5:05
- 8 As If 3:28
- 9 Straight and Arrow 3:31
- 10 Eerie Eden 8:01
- 11 Outside In 3:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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