Auri
Auri · 2018
56 min · 11 tracks · psychedelic folk
Ethereal melodies intertwine with lush arrangements, creating a dreamlike landscape that captivates and transports the listener.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Space Between — Opening the album, this track sets a haunting tone with its intricate instrumentation and soft vocals that introduce listeners to Auri's ethereal soundscape.
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I Hope Your World Is Kind — This song stands out with its poignant lyrics and a delicate arrangement, conveying themes of hope and compassion through gentle harmonies.
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Desert Flower — With its rich textures and evocative imagery, this track encapsulates the lushness of Auri's sound while exploring deeper emotional currents.
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Aphrodite Rising — Blending mythological references with modern sensibilities, this track showcases the lyrical depth and musical complexity that characterizes Auri's distinct style.
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Underthing Solstice — This epic closer ties together themes of nature and introspection, featuring sweeping melodies that leave a lasting impression on the listener.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Auri's debut blends ethereal melodies with unique structures, creating an engaging and immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, atmospheric soundscape, while the fourth track introduces a more rhythmic element with percussion.
- The album closes with a track that features an extended instrumental section, allowing the ethereal melodies to linger and fade out gradually.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Hope Your World Is Kind
The lyrics shift from a personal plea to an encompassing wish for kindness reflects vulnerability amid hope.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Space Between 5:00
- 2 I Hope Your World Is Kind 5:02
- 3 Skeleton Tree 4:19
- 4 Desert Flower 6:03
- 5 Night 13 4:24
- 6 See 5:12
- 7 The Name of the Wind 3:50
- 8 Aphrodite Rising 5:33
- 9 Savant 4:27
- 10 Underthing Solstice 7:06
- 11 Them Thar Chanterelles (feat. “Liquor in the Well”) 5:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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