Absent Sounds
From Indian Lakes · 2014
34 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful landscape of indie rock exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come in This Light — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its atmospheric instrumentals and poignant reflections on connection and longing.
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Am I Alive — A standout moment that delves into existential themes, pairing contemplative lyrics with an infectious melody that captures the essence of the band's style.
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Search for More — This track features a dynamic build-up and lyrical depth that encapsulates the struggle for purpose, making it a compelling highlight in the album's narrative arc.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases refined songwriting and lush arrangements, contributing to its appeal within the indie rock genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature layered instrumentation that builds gradually, creating a lush soundscape before introducing more stripped-down arrangements.
- Several songs employ a call-and-response vocal technique, enhancing the ethereal quality of the melodies.
- The album closes with 'Fog', which features a slow fade-out, leaving an unresolved feeling that resonates with the introspective themes throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- ethereal melodies for introspective moments
- short tracks for quick reflections
- hauntingly beautiful lyrical exploration
- gentle pacing for calm evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer longer immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Absent Sounds is From Indian Lakes' second studio album, following their 2013 debut, Able Bodies. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and expanding their audience with a more refined approach to songwriting and production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Paper Kites· Caspian· Mew
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come in This Light 2:52
- 2 Label This Love 3:42
- 3 Breathe, Desperately 3:58
- 4 Sleeping Limbs 3:12
- 5 Am I Alive 3:13
- 6 Ghost 3:49
- 7 Awful Things 3:32
- 8 Runner 3:11
- 9 Search for More 3:17
- 10 Fog 3:59
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