Ashes
Kyla La Grange · 2011
48 min · 11 tracks · independent music
A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics, merging indie pop with a touch of folk sensibility.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Vampire Smile — This track showcases La Grange's ability to blend dark themes with infectious melodies, drawing listeners in with its catchy hook while exploring complex emotions.
-
→
Courage — With its uplifting yet reflective tone, this song embodies the album’s central theme of resilience amidst vulnerability, resonating deeply with listeners.
-
→
Walk Through Walls — Opening the album, this track sets the atmospheric tone and highlights La Grange's ethereal vocal style paired with poignant lyrics about overcoming obstacles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines atmospheric instrumentation with introspective lyrics, creating a haunting yet cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half shifts to more subdued and introspective pieces.
- Vocals are layered with reverb and echo effects, creating a spacious sound that enhances the ethereal quality of the music.
- Several tracks utilize a verse-chorus structure, but some deviate into more freeform arrangements, particularly in the bridges.
- 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
-
6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walk Through Walls 3:57
- 2 Courage 4:17
- 3 I Could Be 3:26
- 4 To Be Torn 4:24
- 5 Vampire Smile 2:45
- 6 Woke Up Dead 3:36
- 7 Been Better 3:42
- 8 Heavy Stone 4:13
- 9 You Let It Go 2:41
- 10 Catalyst 4:08
- 11 Lambs 11:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.