Another Day
Racoon · 2005
52 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic alternative rock intertwines heartfelt storytelling with breezy instrumentation, capturing the essence of everyday life and emotions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Happy Family — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat tempo and introspective lyrics about familial bonds, establishing Racoon's knack for blending joy with deeper emotional narratives.
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Love You More — Featuring poignant lyrics wrapped in a catchy melody, this song encapsulates the album's central theme of love's complexities and has become one of Racoon's most beloved tracks.
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Lose Another Day — The reflective nature of this track showcases Racoon's ability to convey melancholy through vivid storytelling, highlighting the struggles of time slipping away amidst life's challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features relatable themes and strong melodies but lacks a cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build emotional resonance, particularly in the choruses.
- The instrumentation often includes acoustic guitars and subtle keyboard arrangements, creating a breezy sound that complements the lyrical themes.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- melodic storytelling journeys
- thoughtful introspective moments
- catchy hooks for engagement
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Racoon's presence post their initial success, gaining critical acclaim.
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Another Day was Racoon's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with the previous album, Till Monkeys Fly. This release solidified their presence in the Dutch music scene, showcasing a matured sound that expanded on their earlier work while maintaining their signature lyrical focus and melodic sensibility.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Boxer Rebellion· Death Cab for Cutie· Keane
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Love You More
The narrative shifts from a hopeful declaration to an acknowledgment of past mistakes within a relationship.
This progression deepens the emotional impact as it demonstrates vulnerability, contrasting idealistic love with real-life complexities.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Happy Family 2:43
- 2 Hero's in Town 3:28
- 3 Love You More 3:17
- 4 Laugh About It 3:30
- 5 Blow Your Tears 3:43
- 6 Couple of Guys 2:45
- 7 Got to Get Out 3:17
- 8 Brother 2:43
- 9 Kingsize 2:27
- 10 Lose Another Day 4:05
- 11 If You Know What I Mean 3:07
- 12 Walk Away 2:29
- 13 Hanging With the Clowns 3:37
- 14 Close Your Eyes 3:52
- 15 Little Times 3:28
- 16 Door Slammed 2:29
- 17 Don't Believe You 1:58
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