Beware and Be Grateful
Maps & Atlases · 2012
42 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Intricate guitar lines weave through rhythmic complexity, creating a genre-blurring sound that combines art rock with folk influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Old & Gray — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its contemplative lyrics and intricate guitar work, encapsulating the band's signature style.
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Fever — Featuring a dynamic shift in tempo and mood, this track highlights the band's versatility while maintaining emotional depth and lyrical poignancy.
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Remote & Dark Years — Its brief yet impactful nature delivers a haunting atmosphere, making it a standout moment that contrasts the more elaborate arrangements found elsewhere on the album.
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Silver Self — This track showcases an engaging interplay of rhythmic patterns and shimmering melodies, exemplifying the band's ability to merge complexity with accessibility.
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Vampires — With its punchy instrumentation and clever lyrics, this song captures a sense of urgency that resonates throughout the album while still showcasing their trademark intricacy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and strong craftsmanship, blending genres while maintaining a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- Vocals are layered with harmonies that intertwine with the instrumentation, enhancing the textural depth of each track.
- Several tracks incorporate unexpected instrumental breaks, which disrupt conventional song structures and maintain listener engagement.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Old & Gray 5:44
- 2 Fever 5:05
- 3 Winter 4:32
- 4 Remote & Dark Years 2:49
- 5 Silver Self 6:31
- 6 Vampires 2:43
- 7 Be Three Years Old 3:08
- 8 Bugs 3:11
- 9 Old Ash 5:05
- 10 Important 3:56
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