As Day Follows Night
Sarah Blasko · 2009
63 min · 17 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after the final note.
Top tracks — play these first
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All I Want — This track encapsulates the album's intimate and contemplative nature, featuring poignant lyrics that explore longing and desire against a backdrop of delicate instrumentation.
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Bird on a Wire — Blasko's interpretation of this classic song adds a fresh emotional depth, showcasing her vocal range while highlighting themes of vulnerability and freedom.
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Lost & Defeated — The haunting melody paired with reflective lyrics creates a powerful moment of introspection, capturing the essence of human fragility and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines ethereal melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a haunting atmosphere that resonates over time.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Many tracks employ layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, atmospheric sound, particularly in the choruses.
- Several songs utilize sparse instrumentation, allowing the vocals and lyrics to take center stage, enhancing the introspective quality.
- 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
- ethereal melodies for introspective moments
- haunting atmosphere for quiet evenings
- gentle pacing for reflective listening
- melodic storytelling with emotional depth
- for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer immediate gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- As Day Follows Night is Sarah Blasko's third studio album, following her critically acclaimed release, What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have. At this point, she was solidifying her presence in the indie rock scene and exploring more personal themes in her songwriting. The album showcases her evolution as an artist, marrying lush instrumentation with deep emotional resonance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bat for Lashes· Feist· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Down on Love 2:31
- 2 All I Want 3:53
- 3 Bird on a Wire 3:14
- 4 Hold On My Heart 4:03
- 5 We Won’t Run 4:00
- 6 Is My Baby Yours? 3:37
- 7 Sleeper Awake 6:18
- 8 No Turning Back 4:02
- 9 Lost & Defeated 3:34
- 10 Over & Over 3:58
- 11 I Never Knew 4:11
- 12 Night & Day 4:00
Disc 2
- 1 Seems Like Old Times 2:29
- 2 Something Good 3:19
- 3 Maybe This Time 3:21
- 4 Out Here on My Own 3:17
- 5 Xanadu 3:45
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