Arc
Everything Everything · 2013
48 min · 13 tracks · art rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and electronic elements, driven by intricate rhythms and angular melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cough Cough — Opening with a jarring rhythm and dynamic vocal delivery, this track sets the tone for the album’s exploration of anxiety and existential dread.
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Duet — This song features a captivating interplay between male and female vocalists, highlighting the album's thematic exploration of communication and connection.
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The House Is Dust — A reflective piece that contrasts haunting melodies with sharp lyricism about decay and impermanence, encapsulating the album's broader commentary on modern life.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate rhythms and layered vocals, establishing a distinct sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that intertwine with the instrumentation, enhancing the textural depth.
- The album's title track, 'Arc', serves as a midpoint interlude that shifts the mood to a more reflective tone before the final tracks.
- 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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6/10
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 mid-tempo rhythmic flow
- introspective lyrics for deep thought
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes to explore
- thought-provoking themes throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2013, Arc is Everything Everything's sophomore album, following their critically acclaimed debut, Man Alive. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the UK art rock scene and exploring more ambitious themes and sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- alt-J· Foals· Glass Animals
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cough Cough 3:44
- 2 Kemosabe 3:45
- 3 Torso of the Week 4:33
- 4 Duet 3:45
- 5 Choice Mountain 3:25
- 6 Feet for Hands 3:59
- 7 Undrowned 3:00
- 8 _Arc_ 1:28
- 9 Armourland 3:40
- 10 The House Is Dust 3:29
- 11 Radiant 3:53
- 12 The Peaks 5:27
- 13 Don't Try 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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