And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow
Weyes Blood · 2022
46 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic folk
Ethereal melodies weave through lush arrangements, reflecting a haunting introspection that merges nostalgia with contemporary existential themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody — This opening track sets the tone with its poignant reflections on shared human experiences, encapsulating the album's broader themes of isolation and longing for connection.
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God Turn Me Into a Flower — This song stands out for its delicate instrumentation and lyrical vulnerability, presenting a yearning for transformation and rebirth amidst chaos.
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The Worst Is Done — With an uplifting melody juxtaposed against themes of resilience, this track captures a turning point in the album’s narrative arc, signaling hope after despair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ethereal melodies and introspective themes create a cohesive listening experience with strong writing.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that allow the lush arrangements to breathe, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and metaphor, inviting listeners to engage with themes of nostalgia and existential reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- intimate reflections on love
- gradual emotional peaks throughout
- for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party anthems
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 18, 2022, And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow marks Weyes Blood's fourth studio album and follows her critically acclaimed record Titanic Rising. This album continues her exploration of complex emotional landscapes, solidifying her position as a leading voice in modern psychedelic folk.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Angel Olsen· Florence + the Machine· Julia Holter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody 6:16
- 2 Children of the Empire 6:03
- 3 Grapevine 5:25
- 4 God Turn Me Into a Flower 6:25
- 5 Hearts Aglow 5:49
- 6 And in the Darkness 0:14
- 7 Twin Flame 4:22
- 8 In Holy Flux 1:47
- 9 The Worst Is Done 6:00
- 10 A Given Thing 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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