As the Spirit Wanes
Codes in the Clouds · 2011
39 min · 10 tracks · post-rock
Ethereal soundscapes meld intricate guitar melodies with atmospheric textures, creating a reflective and immersive listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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You And I Change Like Seasons — This track encapsulates the band's ability to blend melodic intricacy with dynamic shifts, making it a standout representation of their evolving sound.
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Cold Calls — With its haunting atmosphere and engaging build-up, this track highlights the band's skill in creating tension and release within their music.
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The Tragedian — This song reflects a mature exploration of themes like loss and introspection, showcasing the band's lyrical depth alongside their instrumental prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's immersive soundscapes and evolving dynamics create a compelling post-rock experience.
What we noticed
- Guitar melodies are layered with atmospheric synths and subtle percussion, allowing for a rich textural landscape throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate silence or minimal instrumentation before introducing new motifs, which enhances the emotional impact of the music.
- 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
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
- reflective atmosphere for deep thinking
- steady pacing encourages immersion
- haunting melodies for emotional release
- in-order listening enhances experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- As the Spirit Wanes is Codes in the Clouds' second album, following their debut, which introduced their signature post-rock style. Released in 2011, this album showcases their evolution in sound as they explore deeper emotional and thematic landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vision Eternel· Sons of Alpha Centauri· Kaki King
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where Dirt Meets Water 4:55
- 2 Look Back, Look Up 3:21
- 3 You And I Change Like Seasons 5:21
- 4 We Were Alive, Together (First Position) 1:43
- 5 Washington 4:30
- 6 The Reason in Madness, in Love 3:55
- 7 Cold Calls 4:15
- 8 If I’d Have Known It Was the Last (Second Position) 1:53
- 9 The Tragedian 4:34
- 10 Your Panopticon 4:40
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