Circle Slide
The Choir · 1990
39 min · 9 tracks
Ethereal melodies intertwine with jangly guitars, creating an expansive soundscape that evokes both nostalgia and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Circle Slide — The title track encapsulates the album's blend of atmospheric instrumentation and reflective lyrics, setting the tone for the entire collection.
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If I Had a Yard — This track showcases the band's knack for vivid storytelling through its whimsical imagery and thoughtful musings on personal growth.
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Restore My Soul — A powerful closer, this song combines haunting melodies with a message of renewal, leaving listeners with a sense of hope and introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends ethereal melodies with jangly guitars, creating a distinct yet cohesive soundscape.
What we noticed
- The opening track features layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, setting the tone for the album's ethereal sound.
- Several tracks incorporate jangly guitar riffs that interweave with synth pads, enhancing the expansive feel of the music.
- The album includes moments of dynamic contrast, such as transitioning from quieter verses to more intense choruses, particularly in 'Merciful Eyes'.
- Lyrically, the songs often explore themes of introspection and spirituality, with a focus on personal reflection.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- ethereal melodies for daydreaming
- introspective moments of reflection
- gentle pacing for quiet evenings
- short interludes for mindful pauses
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, Circle Slide marked The Choir's third studio album and their first after signing with the re-established Myrrh Records. At this point in their career, the band was refining their sound, blending alternative rock with spiritual themes while gaining a dedicated following.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Ocean Blue· Lush· Ride
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Circle Slide 7:23
- 2 If I Had a Yard 4:16
- 3 A Sentimental Song 5:01
- 4 Merciful Eyes 4:55
- 5 Tear for Tear 1:22
- 6 About Love 4:01
- 7 Blue Skies 4:04
- 8 Laugh Loop 1:46
- 9 Restore My Soul 6:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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