Close the Distance
Go Radio · 2012
42 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Emotionally charged alternative rock intertwines catchy melodies with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of youthful longing and existential reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Baltimore — This track showcases the band's ability to blend anthemic choruses with heartfelt storytelling, making it a standout moment on the album.
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I Won’t Lie — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its urgent energy and confessional lyrics, encapsulating the emotional core of the record.
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Close the Distance — The title track embodies themes of longing and connection, featuring a compelling vocal performance that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and emotional lyrics but lacks a cohesive flow in its second half.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a high energy level with driving rhythms and layered guitar work, while the second half introduces more introspective themes and slower tempos.
- Several tracks feature a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the emotional connection between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- 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 mid-tempo reflective moments
- earnest lyrics for introspective listeners
- melodic choruses for sing-alongs
- youthful angst and emotional release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy instant gratification
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Close the Distance is Go Radio's second studio album, following their debut, Lucky Street, which had established them in the alternative rock scene. Released in 2012, this album came during a pivotal moment as they sought to solidify their sound and fanbase after gaining attention from their previous work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mayday Parade· The Maine· We Are the In Crowd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Won’t Lie 3:38
- 2 Baltimore 3:55
- 3 Collide 3:34
- 4 Go to Hell 3:31
- 5 Lost and Found 3:23
- 6 Close the Distance 4:01
- 7 What If You Don’t 3:50
- 8 Things I Don’t See 3:51
- 9 The Ending 3:43
- 10 Over Me 3:51
- 11 Hear Me Out 4:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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