Anywhere but Here
Sorry · 2022
44 min · 13 tracks
A colorful blend of post-punk energy and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of youthful angst and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let the Lights On — This opening track captivates with its driving rhythm and vivid imagery, setting the tone for the album's exploration of youthful escapism.
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There’s So Many People That Want to Be Loved — This track stands out for its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, reflecting on vulnerability and the universal desire for connection.
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Screaming in the Rain — With its dynamic instrumentation and emotional weight, this song encapsulates the album's core themes of longing and personal struggle.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends post-punk energy with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting and production choices.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a sense of depth and texture, particularly in 'There's So Many People That Want to Be Loved'.
- The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, leaving an unresolved feeling that echoes its themes of longing and uncertainty.
- 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
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night reflections
- emotional storytelling journeys
- balanced mix of energy
- thoughtful background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 7, 2022, Anywhere but Here is Sorry's debut studio album following their early EPs. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from indie darlings to a more established presence in the alternative music scene, building on their growing fanbase and critical acclaim.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let the Lights On 3:03
- 2 Tell Me 4:36
- 3 Key to the City 3:40
- 4 Willow Tree 2:31
- 5 There’s So Many People That Want to Be Loved 4:05
- 6 I Miss the Fool 3:33
- 7 Step 3:42
- 8 Closer 3:46
- 9 Baltimore 3:13
- 10 Hem of the Fray 2:06
- 11 Quit While You’re Ahead 2:30
- 12 Screaming in the Rain 4:15
- 13 Again 3:18
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