Between Two Shores
Glen Hansard · 2018
42 min · 10 tracks · indie pop
A blend of heartfelt folk melodies and reflective lyrics, capturing the essence of personal growth and emotional resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wreckless Heart — This track encapsulates the album’s theme of vulnerability and longing, featuring raw vocal delivery and poignant storytelling that resonates throughout.
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Roll On Slow — Opening the album, this song sets a reflective tone with its gentle instrumentation and contemplative lyrics about perseverance and moving forward.
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Time Will Be the Healer — With its rich emotional layers, this track poignantly addresses healing and acceptance, showcasing Hansard's ability to weave complex emotions into simple melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong songwriting and production, with effective pacing and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a steady build in instrumentation, layering strings and percussion as they progress.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the emotional dialogue within the lyrics.
- The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, allowing for a reflective finish that contrasts with the more upbeat opening.
- 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
- heartfelt storytelling in every track
- melodic warmth for reflective moments
- gentle pacing for easy listening
- for quiet evenings
- emotional resonance with each song
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- At the time of its release in 2018, Glen Hansard was building on his established solo career following his acclaimed 2015 album, 'Didn’t He Ramble.' This album marks a continuation of his exploration into introspective songwriting, showcasing his evolution as an artist since gaining fame with The Frames and winning an Academy Award for 'Falling Slowly' from 'Once.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Damien Rice· Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Your Heart’s Not in It
The bridge shifts perspective to directly address a partner's disengagement with stark clarity.
This direct address creates an intimate moment that starkly contrasts the earlier verses, highlighting the emotional disconnect.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Roll On Slow 3:26
- 2 Why Woman 3:03
- 3 Wheels on Fire 4:02
- 4 Wreckless Heart 4:13
- 5 Movin’ On 5:15
- 6 Setting Forth 5:04
- 7 Lucky Man 4:47
- 8 One of Us Must Lose 3:28
- 9 Your Heart’s Not in It 5:03
- 10 Time Will Be the Healer 4:28
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