Being Somewhere
Dan Mangan · 2022
31 min · 9 tracks · indie rock
Intimate melodies entwine with reflective lyrics, creating a warm yet contemplative atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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In Your Corner (for Scott Hutchison) — This track serves as a heartfelt tribute to the late Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison, blending poignant lyrics with a touching melody that encapsulates themes of support and loss.
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All My People — Opening the album, this track sets a reflective tone with its rich instrumentation and evocative lyrics about connection and community, embodying the album's overarching themes.
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Wish I Was Here — This song captures a sense of yearning and introspection, featuring layered vocals and a gentle arrangement that highlights Mangan's ability to convey complex emotions with simplicity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with an engaging flow but lacks standout uniqueness.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a gradual build in instrumentation, starting with solo vocals and guitar before adding layers of strings and percussion.
- Several songs incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the intimate feel of the lyrics.
- The album closes with two tracks that maintain a subdued tempo, creating a reflective atmosphere as it concludes.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- earworm melodies for sing-alongs
- vulnerable themes of connection
- short bursts of contemplative energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
- need diverse standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Being Somewhere marks Dan Mangan's fifth studio album, released after his 2018 record More or Less. At this point in his career, Mangan has solidified his presence in the indie rock scene, showcasing a maturity in songwriting and production that reflects both personal growth and artistic exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All My People 3:34
- 2 Fire Escape 3:44
- 3 Easy 3:53
- 4 Just Know It 2:13
- 5 All Roads 3:38
- 6 In Your Corner (for Scott Hutchison) 3:16
- 7 Long After 3:44
- 8 Wish I Was Here 3:02
- 9 No Tragedy Please 4:12
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