Another Eternity
Purity Ring · 2015
35 min · 10 tracks · synth-pop
Ethereal synth melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a dreamlike soundscape that pulses with both intimacy and grandeur.
Top tracks — play these first
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bodyache — This track encapsulates the album's ethereal sound with its shimmering synths and poignant lyrics that explore physical and emotional pain intertwined with desire.
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begin again — Opening with a delicate vocal melody, this song highlights the album's theme of renewal, blending lush instrumentation with a sense of vulnerability.
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dust hymn — A standout moment on the album, this track combines haunting vocals with intricate production, creating a powerful meditation on memory and loss.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines innovative production with strong songwriting, creating an immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered synths and ethereal vocals, establishing a dreamlike atmosphere immediately.
- Each song typically employs a verse-chorus structure, but often introduces unexpected shifts in melody or rhythm that disrupt conventional pop patterns.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal harmonies that create a sense of depth, while the production uses reverb to enhance the spaciousness of the sound.
- The final track gradually fades out with minimal instrumentation, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- 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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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 dreamlike flow
- intimate moments for reflection
- immersive headphone listening experience
- haunting melodies for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Another Eternity is Purity Ring's sophomore album, following their critically acclaimed debut, Shrines. The band solidified their unique blend of synth-pop and experimental sounds, showcasing growth in lyrical depth and production quality as they navigated the pressures of their rising fame.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 heartsigh 3:19
- 2 bodyache 2:53
- 3 push pull 3:28
- 4 repetition 3:39
- 5 stranger than earth 4:19
- 6 begin again 3:37
- 7 dust hymn 3:30
- 8 flood on the floor 3:15
- 9 sea castle 3:27
- 10 stillness in woe 4:01
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