Are You Gone
Sarah Harmer · 2020
41 min · 12 tracks · folk music
Ethereal melodies intertwine with candid lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape that captures the essence of human connection and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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New Low — This track encapsulates the album's theme of vulnerability through its raw lyrics and haunting melody, presenting a relatable narrative about facing life's challenges.
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What I Was to You — A poignant reflection on past relationships, this song features intricate guitar work that complements its emotional depth, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Wildlife — With its vivid imagery and environmental undertones, this track illustrates Harmer's commitment to nature while blending catchy hooks with thoughtful storytelling.
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St. Peter's Bay — Opening the album, this track establishes a serene atmosphere with gentle instrumentation, setting the tone for the reflective journey that follows.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines introspective songwriting with lush arrangements, creating a cohesive and reflective listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent use of soft acoustic instrumentation, while the second half introduces more layered arrangements and vocal harmonies.
- Several tracks employ a call-and-response structure between Harmer's lead vocals and backing harmonies, enhancing the reflective quality of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a gradual fade-out on the final track, creating a sense of lingering contemplation rather than a definitive ending.
- 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
- reflective moments of personal introspection
- gentle melodies for quiet evenings
- short tracks for focused listening
- candid lyrics about human connection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- want grand, sweeping arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Are You Gone marks Sarah Harmer's first album in nearly a decade, following her critically acclaimed album Oh Little Fire from 2010. This release comes after a period of personal and professional exploration, showcasing her return to music after focusing on environmental activism and raising her family.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neko Case· Feist· Brandi Carlile
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 St. Peter's Bay 3:14
- 2 New Low 2:39
- 3 Just Get Here 3:41
- 4 Take Me Out 2:22
- 5 Squeaking Voices 3:51
- 6 What I Was to You 4:15
- 7 The Lookout 4:13
- 8 Wildlife 3:22
- 9 Cowbirds 3:56
- 10 Little Frogs 2:46
- 11 Shoemaker 4:02
- 12 See Her Wave 3:11
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