What makes All Creatures Will Make Merry by Meursault notable?

'All Creatures Will Make Merry' received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of genres, appearing in various year-end lists and earning praise from publications like The Scotsman. The album's unique sound and lyrical depth helped elevate Meursault's profile, contributing to the burgeoning indie scene in Scotland during the late 2000s. By the time 'All Creatures Will Make Merry' was released in 2010, Meursault had already established themselves with their debut album 'Pissing on Bonfires/Kissing with Tongues' in 2008. This sophomore effort marked a deeper exploration into their experimental sound, further solidifying their presence in the Scottish indie music scene.

How many songs are on All Creatures Will Make Merry?

All Creatures Will Make Merry has 11 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

All Creatures Will Make Merry

Meursault · 2010

45 min · 11 tracks

An intricate blend of folk-inflected melodies and electronic textures that evoke a haunting yet hopeful atmosphere.

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Crank Resolutions — This track showcases the album's distinctive combination of acoustic instrumentation and electronic elements, creating an engaging and dynamic listening experience.
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One Day This'll All Be Fields — An introspective exploration of hope and longing, this track encapsulates the emotional core of the album with its poignant lyrics and evocative melodies.
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Song for Martin Kippenberger — Named after the influential artist, this track serves as a tribute while also highlighting Meursault's ability to weave personal narratives into broader artistic conversations.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends folk and electronic elements with strong lyrical imagery, creating a distinctive and engaging listening experience.

What we noticed

Lyrically, the album employs vivid imagery and metaphor, with recurring themes of nature and existential reflection across multiple songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Payday 1:00
2 Crank Resolutions 4:45
3 All Creatures Will Make Merry... Under Pain of Death 3:50
4 Weather 4:22
5 One Day This'll All Be Fields 3:30
6 What You Don't Have 5:16
7 Another 4:42
8 New Ruin 4:30
9 Sleet 4:50
10 Song for Martin Kippenberger 6:51
11 A Fair Exchange 1:52

What to play next

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Something for the Weakened

2012

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Pissing on Bonfires / Kissing with Tongues

2008

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