Blood Speaks
Smoke Fairies · 2012
44 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Haunting melodies intertwine with ethereal harmonies, creating an atmospheric soundscape steeped in folk and alternative rock influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blood Speaks — The title track encapsulates the album's eerie atmosphere, blending poignant lyrics with a mesmerizing melody that showcases the duo's vocal synergy.
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Let Me Know — This opener sets the tone for the album with its dynamic instrumentation and urgent delivery, highlighting the band's ability to merge folk elements with a rock sensibility.
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Feel It Coming Near — This track features a compelling build-up, combining rhythmic intensity with introspective lyrics that explore themes of anticipation and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate songwriting and lush production, creating a distinctive yet cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, atmospheric texture, while the fourth track introduces a more stripped-down arrangement.
- Several songs employ a slow build, gradually adding instrumentation and intensity before reaching a climactic point, particularly evident in 'Blood Speaks'.
- The album closes with 'Film Reel', which features an extended instrumental outro that contrasts with the preceding lyrical focus.
- 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
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 Let Me Know 2:59
- 2 Awake 4:22
- 3 The Three of Us 4:55
- 4 Daylight 3:58
- 5 Blood Speaks 5:54
- 6 Take Me Down When You Go 4:28
- 7 Feel It Coming Near 5:02
- 8 Hideaway 3:55
- 9 Version of the Future 4:45
- 10 Film Reel 3:48
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