Adelphi Has to Fly
Lucy Ward · 2011
46 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional folk storytelling woven with contemporary melodies and Lucy Ward's emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Fairy Boy — This track introduces Ward's knack for blending folklore with modern sensibilities, setting the tone for the entire album with its enchanting narrative.
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Death (Rock Me to Sleep) — Here, Ward tackles themes of mortality with hauntingly beautiful lyrics, showcasing her ability to convey deep emotion through traditional storytelling methods.
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F for Love — This song stands out for its melodic charm and lyrical depth, encapsulating the album's exploration of love and longing against a folk backdrop.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional and contemporary folk elements but lacks a strong cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- Lucy Ward's vocals are prominent throughout, often layered with harmonies that enhance the storytelling aspect of the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate shifts in tempo and dynamics, creating moments of tension and release that engage the listener.
- 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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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 The Fairy Boy 3:39
- 2 Alice in the Bacon Box 4:02
- 3 Maids When You're Young 3:27
- 4 Death (Rock Me to Sleep) 3:35
- 5 The Unfortunate Lass 4:09
- 6 Julia 5:00
- 7 The Two Sisters 4:03
- 8 Adelphi 4:22
- 9 F for Love 4:22
- 10 A Stitch in Time 4:16
- 11 Bricks and Love 5:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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