All That Floats Will Rain
Highasakite · 2012
41 min · 10 tracks · indie pop
Lush synths weave through introspective lyrics, creating an atmosphere that balances melancholy with moments of radiant clarity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Son of a Bitch — This opening track sets a bold tone with its catchy chorus and sharp lyrics addressing personal betrayal, encapsulating the album’s emotional core.
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Winners Don’t Come Easy — With its driving rhythm and uplifting message, this song reflects resilience and determination, making it an anthem of perseverance within the album.
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God Is a Banquet — This track stands out for its grand arrangement and poetic reflection on life's abundance and scarcity, showcasing the band's lyrical sophistication.
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Everything Sank in You — The emotional weight of this song is palpable, featuring haunting melodies that convey deep vulnerability and longing, making it a highlight of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features lush arrangements and emotional dynamics, making it engaging but not.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving beat and layered synths that establish a lush soundscape, which persists throughout the first half.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts in intensity, such as 'When You Have Gone,' which transitions from soft vocals to a powerful chorus.
- The final track, 'The Heron,' concludes with an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, creating a reflective ending.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- hauntingly uplifting soundscapes
- introspective listening for solitude
- consistent flow for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- All That Floats Will Rain is Highasakite's debut album, released on February 3, 2012. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from a promising local act in Norway to gaining international attention. Their unique sound and lyrical depth set the stage for a successful follow-up, solidifying their place in the indie pop landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Of Monsters and Men· Florence + the Machine· Bat for Lashes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Son of a Bitch 3:05
- 2 Winners Don’t Come Easy 3:42
- 3 Indian Summer 3:28
- 4 When You Have Gone 4:03
- 5 In and Out of Weeks 3:40
- 6 God Is a Banquet 4:38
- 7 My Soldier 4:13
- 8 Whatever That Means 4:32
- 9 Everything Sank in You 4:38
- 10 The Heron 5:18
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