Abandoned Apartments
Jeremy Jay · 2013
38 min · 10 tracks · indie pop
A wistful blend of indie pop melodies and reflective lyrics, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sentimental Expressway — This track sets the tone for the album with its lush instrumentation and themes of yearning, encapsulating the essence of nostalgic reflection that permeates the record.
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Covered in Ivy — The song features vivid imagery and a delicate melody that illustrates the intertwining of nature and memory, making it a standout moment on the album.
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When I Met You — This track showcases a more personal narrative, blending heartfelt lyrics with an engaging rhythm that highlights Jay’s storytelling ability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines introspective songwriting with lo-fi production, creating a cohesive yet familiar indie pop sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective pieces.
- Several songs utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a sense of depth and nostalgia.
- The production is intentionally lo-fi, with a raw sound that emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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8/10
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 Sentimental Expressway 4:36
- 2 Covered in Ivy 4:01
- 3 Graveyard Shift 3:57
- 4 The View From the Train Window 3:34
- 5 Red Primary Afternoon 3:44
- 6 Far & Near 3:07
- 7 When I Met You 5:02
- 8 Abandoned Apartments 3:36
- 9 You Said It Was Forever 2:50
- 10 I Was Waiting 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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