And Also the Trees
And Also the Trees · 1984
31 min · 8 tracks · punk rock
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an atmospheric exploration of nature and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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So This Is Silence — Opening with a chilling atmosphere, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of solitude and reflection through its layered instrumentation.
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Midnight Garden — This track showcases the band's ability to blend haunting melodies with evocative lyrics, creating a vivid sense of place that lingers in the listener's mind.
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Twilights Pool — With its dreamlike quality, this song encapsulates the band's signature style, combining lyrical depth with atmospheric soundscapes that evoke complex emotions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ethereal soundscapes and introspective lyrics create a unique atmosphere, though it shows signs of early development.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow, atmospheric build-up featuring layered guitars and distant vocals, setting a contemplative tone.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental passages that allow the soundscapes to breathe, creating a sense of space and introspection.
- The lyrics often employ abstract imagery, with themes of nature and existential reflection woven throughout the songs.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- dreamlike atmosphere for introspection
- gentle journeys through soundscapes
- quiet moments of contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This self-titled debut album marked the beginning of And Also the Trees' career in 1984, introducing their unique blend of post-punk sounds. At this point, they were still establishing their identity, transitioning from earlier influences to a more atmospheric and lyrical approach that would define their oeuvre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chameleons· Joy Division· Echo & the Bunnymen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So This Is Silence 3:09
- 2 Talk Without Words 3:19
- 3 Midnight Garden 4:33
- 4 The Tease the Tear 2:53
- 5 Impulse of Man 4:44
- 6 Shrine 3:38
- 7 Twilights Pool 4:37
- 8 Out of the Moving Life of Circles 4:05
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