Bloom
Lights & Motion · 2018
18 min · 5 tracks · post-rock
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with soaring melodies, creating an immersive auditory experience that invites introspection and exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bloom — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its gradual build-up of layered instrumentation, reflecting themes of growth and renewal.
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Vanilla Sky — This track stands out with its delicate balance of melancholy and hope, employing minimalist piano motifs that resonate throughout the piece.
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Glaciers — With its sweeping crescendos and reflective mood, this track captures the album’s emotional landscape, inviting listeners to contemplate their own journeys.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe EP showcases strong thematic development and solid production, making it a notable entry in post-rock.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Overture', builds gradually with layered synths before transitioning into the more melodic 'Vanilla Sky'.
- Each track features a distinct thematic progression, with 'Glaciers' employing a slower tempo and more ambient textures compared to the preceding tracks.
- The EP concludes with 'Lion', which introduces a more dynamic range of instrumentation, creating a climactic finish.
- 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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8/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Bloom
The verses subtly shift from quiet introspection to an uplifting crescendo that evokes a sense of awakening.
This dynamic transition illustrates the overarching theme of transformation, mirroring the journey listeners experience through the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Overture 3:17
- 2 Vanilla Sky 3:06
- 3 Bloom 5:35
- 4 Glaciers 2:56
- 5 Lion 3:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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