Breathe
Tiny Moving Parts · 2019
31 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Energetic guitar riffs intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating a soundscape that captures both urgency and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Medicine — This track balances soaring melodies with poignant lyrics about coping with anxiety, embodying the album's theme of vulnerability amidst chaos.
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Icicles — With its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, this song exemplifies the band's technical prowess while exploring themes of isolation and longing.
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Hallmark — The closing track encapsulates the album's emotional journey, combining powerful instrumentation with reflective lyrics about personal growth and acceptance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic instrumentation with introspective lyrics, creating a compelling but somewhat conventional emo sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature rapid tempos and intricate guitar work, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- Each song typically features a verse-chorus structure, with lyrics that blend personal introspection with broader themes.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quiet verses to explosive choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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, consistent energy levels
- short, immersive listening sessions
- thoughtful introspection and reflection
- melodic background for focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2019, 'Breathe' is Tiny Moving Parts' fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Swell.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the emo and pop-punk scenes, showcasing their evolution while maintaining the signature sound that garnered them a dedicated fan base.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Wonder Years· Prawn· Tigers Jaw
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Midwest Sky 3:11
- 2 Light Bulb 2:57
- 3 Medicine 3:11
- 4 Icicles 3:19
- 5 Vertebrae 3:36
- 6 Polar Bear 2:44
- 7 Bloody Nose 2:48
- 8 Soft Spot 3:23
- 9 I Can’t Shake 2:45
- 10 Hallmark 3:21
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