Australian Ghost Story
The Paradise Motel · 2010
43 min · 9 tracks · rock music
Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting narratives, creating a brooding soundscape that reflects the complexities of Australian life.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Witnesses — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting instrumentation and introspective lyrics, immediately drawing listeners into its eerie narrative world.
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Brown Snake — The track combines vivid storytelling with a melodic hook, encapsulating the essence of Australian folklore while maintaining an emotionally resonant atmosphere.
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Stations of the Cross — This lengthy piece explores themes of spirituality and existential reflection, showcasing the band's ability to blend lyrical depth with musical complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's atmospheric depth and narrative focus create a cohesive listening experience, though it may not reach beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, atmospheric track that sets a haunting tone, followed by a gradual build in intensity across the first half.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create an ethereal quality, while the instrumentation often includes sparse arrangements that emphasize mood over melody.
- The final track serves as a reflective conclusion, contrasting with the more narrative-driven songs earlier in the album.
- 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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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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Witnesses 3:46
- 2 Brown Snake 4:35
- 3 My Sister in '94 5:01
- 4 A Bend in the Terror 4:00
- 5 The Cops 3:59
- 6 Goodwin and the Jumpsuit 4:27
- 7 Familiar Stranger 3:47
- 8 Stations of the Cross 3:45
- 9 Prelude to a Saga 9:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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