Released 20 years ago
As Tall as Lions
As Tall as Lions · 2006
45 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with intricate rhythms, creating a lush soundscape that oscillates between introspective and expansive.
Top tracks — play these first
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Song for Luna — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend haunting vocals with layered instrumentation, creating an immersive listening experience that resonates throughout the album.
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Love, Love, Love (Love, Love) — With its catchy melody and introspective lyrics, this song stands out as a poignant reflection on love's complexities, making it memorable and relatable.
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Maybe I’m Just Tired / A Soft Hum — This ten-minute closer encapsulates the album's ethereal quality while exploring themes of exhaustion and solace, transitioning seamlessly between distinct musical phases.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and varied arrangements but lacks consistent cohesion throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a dynamic tone, but the tempo drops significantly by the third track, introducing a more reflective mood.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Love, Love, Love (Love, Love)' and 'Milk and Honey'.
- The final track combines soft instrumentation with a gradual build-up, ending the album on an introspective note that contrasts with its energetic start.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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
- patient unfolding of emotional landscapes
- lush soundscapes for reflective listening
- engaging narratives that invite contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- As Tall as Lions released their self-titled debut album in January 2006, following the success of their EP 'The Living Room Sessions' from 2005. This album marked their transition from emerging indie act to a more established presence in the genre, showcasing their evolving sound and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dear Hunter· Circa Survive· Balance and Composure
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stab City 3:36
- 2 Song for Luna 3:44
- 3 A Break a Pause 3:40
- 4 Love, Love, Love (Love, Love) 4:33
- 5 Ghost of York 4:06
- 6 Milk and Honey 4:34
- 7 Be Here Now 3:57
- 8 Kicking Myself 3:03
- 9 Where Do I Stand? 3:39
- 10 Maybe I’m Just Tired / A Soft Hum 10:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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