Burst Apart
The Antlers · 2011
51 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
Atmospheric melodies intertwine with haunting lyrics, crafting an intimate exploration of love and loss.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Don't Want Love — This track exemplifies the album's exploration of vulnerability, pairing stark lyrics about heartache with delicate instrumentation that sets the emotional tone for the entire record.
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French Exit — With its rich layers and introspective lyrics, this track captures the tension between longing and resignation that permeates the album, making it a standout moment.
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Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out — The nightmarish imagery and unsettling soundscape create a visceral experience that reflects the album's themes of anxiety and despair, showcasing the band's ability to evoke deep emotions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and production, with an emotional depth that invites repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, atmospheric soundscape, particularly in 'I Don't Want Love' and 'French Exit'.
- The album closes with 'Putting the Dog to Sleep', which employs a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering emotional impact.
- 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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7/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting soundscapes of longing
- wave-like pacing with depth
- introspective moments of vulnerability
- late-night solitude reflections
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2011, The Antlers released Burst Apart as their third studio album, following the critically acclaimed Hospice. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more refined production approach and broader emotional range after their breakthrough success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Bon Iver· The National
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Don't Want Love 3:19
- 2 French Exit 4:03
- 3 Parentheses 3:26
- 4 No Widows 5:19
- 5 Rolled Together 4:36
- 6 Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out 3:25
- 7 Tiptoe 2:21
- 8 Hounds 5:18
- 9 Corsicana 3:37
- 10 Putting the Dog to Sleep 5:48
- 11 Tongue Tied 4:56
- 12 French Exit (SNRF Version) 5:03
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