Autumn of the Seraphs
Pinback · 2007
55 min · 14 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with intricate rhythms, creating a soundscape that feels both introspective and expansive.
Top tracks — play these first
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Good to Sea — This track exemplifies the band's knack for crafting hauntingly beautiful melodies layered over complex rhythms, encapsulating the essence of their sound.
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Devil You Know — Featuring a driving bassline and dynamic vocal interplay, this song highlights the band's lyrical depth while maintaining a catchy chorus that lingers.
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Autumn of the Seraphs — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of change and reflection, showcasing lush instrumentation alongside evocative lyrics that resonate deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate melodies and layered harmonies, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued, reflective tone that persists through much of the album.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, with melodies often intertwining rather than following traditional verse-chorus structures.
- The album closes with a title track that gradually builds in intensity, contrasting with the more introspective nature of the preceding songs.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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
- introspective melodies for quiet moments
- ethereal soundscapes that invite reflection
- gentle rhythms for contemplation
- subtle intricacies for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- want high-energy party tracks
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2007, Autumn of the Seraphs stands as Pinback's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed album Summer in Abaddon. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their signature sound characterized by interwoven guitar lines and dual vocals, which continued to evolve on this release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Album Leaf· Death Cab for Cutie· Explosions in the Sky
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 From Nothing to Nowhere 3:27
- 2 Barnes 4:16
- 3 Good to Sea 3:11
- 4 How We Breathe 4:07
- 5 Walters 4:00
- 6 Subbing for Eden 3:31
- 7 Devil You Know 3:54
- 8 Blue Harvest 3:33
- 9 Torch 4:34
- 10 Bouquet 5:09
- 11 Off by 50 4:00
Disc 2
- 1 I’m a Pretty Lady 3:51
- 2 Kylie 3:59
- 3 Autumn of the Seraphs 4:16
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