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Belmont Street

Jess & Matt · 2017

23 min · 6 tracks

A blend of indie pop and folk influences, weaving heartfelt melodies with intricate harmonies and reflective lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Sydney to Me — This track opens the EP with a nostalgic reflection on home, featuring lush harmonies that set the tone for the rest of the album.
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    Never Be Like You — Combining introspective lyrics with catchy melodies, this song showcases the duo's ability to balance emotional weight with accessibility.
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    Feels Like We Only Go Backwards — Their cover of this iconic tune brings a fresh interpretation, highlighting their vocal synergy and unique stylistic approach to familiar songs.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The EP features solid songwriting and harmonious vocals but lacks significant uniqueness in its sound.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a soft acoustic guitar, establishing a gentle tempo that persists through the majority of the EP.
  • Vocals are layered with harmonies throughout, often featuring call-and-response sections that enhance the emotional delivery.
  • The final track introduces a more upbeat rhythm, contrasting with the reflective tone of earlier songs and creating a sense of resolution.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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 Sydney to Me 3:24
  • 2 Never Be Like You 3:57
  • 3 To Her Door / Sydney from a 747 4:35
  • 4 Fall at Your Feet 3:51
  • 5 Feels Like We Only Go Backwards 3:21
  • 6 That's Freedom 3:50

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