Between the Stars
Flyleaf · 2014
41 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of soaring melodies and heavy riffs infused with introspective lyrics and a sense of emotional urgency.
Top tracks — play these first
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Set Me on Fire Start here — This opening track sets an intense tone with powerful guitar riffs and urgent lyrics about yearning for change, establishing the album's thematic focus.
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Sober Serenade — With its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics, this track dives into themes of vulnerability and longing, representing the emotional core of the album.
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Well of Lies — This standout song combines heavy instrumentation with poignant lyrics about deception and trust, capturing the tension that runs throughout the project.
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Home — Closing the album on a note of hope and resolution, this track encapsulates a journey toward self-acceptance and belonging, making it a poignant conclusion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of energetic and introspective tracks but lacks strong cohesion in its overall flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a high energy level with heavy guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more introspective and melodic pieces.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between soft verses and explosive choruses, enhancing the emotional urgency.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional exploration
- melodic hooks with heavy riffs
- reflective moments of searching identity
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid emotional intensity
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a shift in sound and direction after a major lineup change.
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Between the Stars marked Flyleaf's first album after the departure of lead vocalist Lacey Sturm. This transition into a new era for the band was characterized by their exploration of deeper themes and musical experimentation. It followed their self-titled album from 2012, which had already begun to redefine their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paramore· Evanescence· Halestorm
Tracklist
- 1 Set Me on Fire Start here 3:37
- 2 Magnetic 3:41
- 3 Traitor 2:59
- 4 Platonic 3:33
- 5 Head Underwater 2:50
- 6 Sober Serenade 3:46
- 7 Thread 2:50
- 8 Marionette 3:47
- 9 Well of Lies 4:33
- 10 City Kids 3:52
- 11 Blue Roses 3:16
- 12 Home 2:50
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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