And Nothing Hurt
Spiritualized · 2018
48 min · 9 tracks · psychedelic rock
A lush tapestry of orchestral psychedelia intertwines with intimate reflections on love and loss, enveloping listeners in a cosmic embrace.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Perfect Miracle — This opening track sets the tone with its sweeping strings and contemplative lyrics, encapsulating the album's exploration of joy amidst despair.
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I’m Your Man — A standout for its soulful delivery and poignant lyrics, this track delves into themes of devotion and vulnerability with a stirring melody.
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The Morning After — With its expansive arrangement and reflective tone, this track serves as an introspective examination of regret and hope, embodying the album's emotional core.
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Let’s Dance — This track contrasts upbeat rhythms with melancholic lyrics, showcasing Pierce's ability to blend joy and sorrow within a single song.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestral psychedelia with personal themes, creating a unique yet cohesive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lush orchestral arrangement that sets a grand tone, followed by tracks that alternate between expansive soundscapes and intimate vocal performances.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, including strings and horns, which create a rich sonic texture that envelops the listener.
- The pacing varies significantly; some songs build gradually to climactic moments while others maintain a more subdued, reflective quality throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with gradual climax
- introspective listening for reflection
- uplifting moments amidst melancholy
- for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeks instant gratification
- prefers standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 7, 2018, And Nothing Hurt is Spiritualized's first album in six years, following the critically acclaimed Sweet Heart Sweet Light. At this point, Jason Pierce was navigating personal challenges, including health issues, which infused the album with a weighty emotional depth that resonates throughout its tracks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Brian Jonestown Massacre· My Bloody Valentine· Tame Impala
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Perfect Miracle 4:46
- 2 I’m Your Man 4:28
- 3 Here It Comes (The Road) Let’s Go 4:41
- 4 Let’s Dance 5:11
- 5 On the Sunshine 5:00
- 6 Damaged 4:57
- 7 The Morning After 7:42
- 8 The Prize 5:24
- 9 Sail On Through 5:58
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