Before We Forgot How to Dream
SOAK · 2015
42 min · 13 tracks · folk music
A delicate blend of introspective lyrics and airy melodies that evoke the bittersweet nature of youth and self-discovery.
Top tracks — play these first
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B a Nobody — This track captures the essence of adolescent self-exploration with its poignant lyrics about identity and belonging set against a lush instrumental backdrop.
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Blud — With its infectious melody and relatable themes of friendship and loyalty, this song showcases SOAK's ability to blend personal storytelling with universal appeal.
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Oh Brother — A sweeping closer, this track combines emotional depth with rich instrumentation, highlighting SOAK's lyrical prowess and capacity for evocative storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends acoustic and electronic elements with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive yet distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that predominantly use acoustic instrumentation, while the second half introduces more layered arrangements with electronic elements.
- Several songs feature a recurring motif of introspective lyrics paired with soft vocal harmonies, creating a sense of continuity throughout the record.
- The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, leaving an unresolved feeling that echoes the themes of uncertainty present in earlier songs.
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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B a Nobody
The lyrics shift from reflecting on isolation to embracing community ties creates a compelling narrative arc.
This transition emphasizes a journey from solitude to connection, mirroring the overarching themes of growth and acceptance throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 "My Brain" 1:05
- 2 B a Nobody 4:50
- 3 Blud 2:46
- 4 Wait 4:00
- 5 Sea Creatures 3:12
- 6 "A Dream to Fly" 0:58
- 7 24 Windowed House 4:00
- 8 Garden 3:12
- 9 Shuvels 3:27
- 10 Hailstones Don't Hurt 3:11
- 11 Reckless Behaviour 3:16
- 12 "If Everyone Is Someone - No One Is Everyone" 1:04
- 13 Oh Brother 7:21
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