Is ArrangingTime a good place to start with Pete Yorn?

Yes, ArrangingTime is recommended as a starting point for new Pete Yorn listeners. A reflective blend of rock and introspection, woven through melodic hooks and poignant lyrics that capture fleeting moments. ArrangingTime is Pete Yorn's fifth studio album, released in 2016 after a four-year hiatus following his 2012 album, The Last Good Time. At this point, Yorn was revisiting his signature sound while exploring new themes, aiming to reconnect with his audience.

Who is ArrangingTime for?

ArrangingTime works well if you're into steady pacing for reflective moments, short tracks for quick engagement and mellow vibes for casual listening.

How many songs are on ArrangingTime?

ArrangingTime has 12 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

ArrangingTime

Pete Yorn · 2016

43 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A reflective blend of rock and introspection, woven through melodic hooks and poignant lyrics that capture fleeting moments.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Summer Was a Day Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its nostalgic reflections and catchy melody, encapsulating the essence of longing for simpler times.
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In Your Head — A standout moment on the album, this track showcases Yorn's lyrical depth and ability to convey inner conflict through vivid storytelling.
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She Was Weird — This song juxtaposes quirky imagery with a driving rhythm, highlighting Yorn's knack for blending humor with darker undertones in relationships.
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Tomorrow — With its contemplative lyrics and serene instrumentation, this track embodies the theme of hope amidst uncertainty, making it resonate strongly with listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

47 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness.

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 in intensity, particularly in the choruses.
The final track ends with a gradual fade-out, creating a sense of closure after the preceding emotional peaks.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 pacing for reflective moments
short tracks for quick engagement
mellow vibes for casual listening
easy background music for tasks

Maybe skip if you

prefer high-energy, fast-paced albums
want tracks over four minutes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality with a mature sound in an established career.
Themes: nostalgic reflections· inner conflict storytelling· hope amidst uncertainty
Career context: ArrangingTime is Pete Yorn's fifth studio album, released in 2016 after a four-year hiatus following his 2012 album, The Last Good Time. At this point, Yorn was revisiting his signature sound while exploring new themes, aiming to reconnect with his audience.
Stylistic neighbors: Ryan Adams· David Gray· The Fray