What makes Chronicle by Lights & Motion notable?

Chronicle received positive reviews for its rich textures and emotive compositions, helping to further popularize the band's sound within the post-rock scene. The album showcased Lights & Motion's ability to craft atmospheric music that resonates with listeners, contributing to a growing audience and critical acclaim. Released on January 1, 2015, Chronicle was Lights & Motion's second full-length album following their debut, Reanimation, from 2013. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the post-rock genre, building on the emotional depth and expansive instrumentation of their earlier work.

How many songs are on Chronicle?

Chronicle has 9 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Chronicle

Lights & Motion · 2015

36 min · 9 tracks · post-rock

Ethereal soundscapes blend with sweeping melodies, creating a cinematic atmosphere that invites introspection and wonder.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Fireflies — Opening with a shimmering soundscape, this track sets the tone for the album’s exploration of light and emotion through layered instrumentation.
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Antlers — This track features an evocative build-up that captures the essence of transformation and resilience, showcasing the band's signature sound dynamics.
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As the World Goes Away — Here, an interplay of delicate melodies and powerful crescendos encapsulates the theme of longing, marking it as a standout moment in the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Chronicle offers rich textures and emotive compositions, solidifying Lights & Motion's sound in post-rock.

What we noticed

Each track features layered instrumentation, with strings and synths creating a lush backdrop for melodic guitar lines.
The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with tracks gradually building in intensity before resolving into quieter moments.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 2/10

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 Fireflies 5:26
2 Glow 4:16
3 Antlers 5:08
4 Reborn 4:07
5 Northern Lights 2:02
6 Particle Storm 4:36
7 As the World Goes Away 4:35
8 Paper Wings 2:15
9 The Spectacular Quiet 3:51

What to play next

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