After the Snow
Modern English · 1982
70 min · 14 tracks · new wave
Ethereal synths intertwine with rhythmic guitar lines, creating a vibrant soundscape that captures the essence of early 80s new wave.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Melt With You — As the most recognizable track on the album, it encapsulates the band's sound with its romantic lyrics and catchy melody, becoming an anthem of youthful love.
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Life in the Gladhouse — This track showcases an upbeat tempo combined with introspective lyrics, reflecting the band's ability to blend pop sensibility with deeper themes.
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Dawn Chorus — The atmospheric instrumentation and haunting vocals create a dreamlike quality that highlights the band's innovative use of synths during this era.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and a distinctive new wave sound, though its cohesion is affected by later remixes.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks feature a consistent use of layered synths and rhythmic guitar, establishing a vibrant sound that characterizes the album.
- Several tracks, including 'I Melt With You', employ a prominent melodic hook that recurs throughout, creating a sense of familiarity.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 Someone's Calling 4:01
- 2 Life in the Gladhouse 4:20
- 3 Face of Wood 5:54
- 4 Dawn Chorus 4:45
- 5 I Melt With You 4:11
- 6 After the Snow 3:51
- 7 Carry Me Down 5:24
- 8 Tables Turning 4:35
- 9 Someone's Calling (remix) 3:46
- 10 Life in the Gladhouse (remix) 5:00
- 11 I Melt With You (7" mix) 3:50
- 12 The Prize 3:32
- 13 Life in the Gladhouse (12" mix) 5:55
- 14 The Choicest View 11:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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