Released 20 years ago this October
Broom
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin · 2006
29 min · 10 tracks · indie pop
An effervescent blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics wrapped in a cozy indie pop aesthetic.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pangea — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and vivid imagery of connection and exploration.
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House Fire — This song encapsulates the band's signature blend of melancholy and humor, presenting an emotional narrative wrapped in an upbeat arrangement.
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Yr Broom — At just over a minute long, this track stands out for its brevity and punchy delivery, showcasing the band's knack for concise songwriting.
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Gwyneth — With its layered instrumentation and reflective lyrics, this song highlights the band's growth in songwriting depth while maintaining a light-hearted feel.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features engaging melodies and varied arrangements but lacks a strong thematic cohesion throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and jangly guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued acoustic arrangement.
- Several songs employ a call-and-response vocal style, creating a conversational dynamic between the lead vocals and harmonies.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually lower the energy, with 'Gwyneth' ending on a soft, reflective note.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pangea 2:48
- 2 I Am Warm & Powerful 2:39
- 3 What'll We Do 2:16
- 4 Travel Song 3:21
- 5 Oregon Girl 2:26
- 6 House Fire 3:19
- 7 Yr Broom 1:37
- 8 Anna Lee 3:16
- 9 Anne Elephant 4:49
- 10 Gwyneth 2:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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