Conditions
The Temper Trap · 2009
67 min · 15 tracks · indie pop
Atmospheric guitar-driven melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that defines the indie pop landscape of the late 2000s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sweet Disposition — This track became an anthem for optimism, combining soaring vocals with an infectious melody that captivated listeners and showcased the band's signature sound.
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Down River — With its driving rhythm and contemplative lyrics, this song exemplifies the emotional depth present throughout Conditions while further highlighting the band's musical versatility.
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Fader — Fader's layered instrumentation and poignant themes of loss and longing resonate deeply, making it a standout track that encapsulates the album's overall mood.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Conditions showcases strong melodies and atmospheric production but lacks cohesion due to bonus tracks diluting its impact.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks build a consistent mid-tempo energy, with 'Sweet Disposition' serving as a standout single that encapsulates the album's sound.
- The album features atmospheric guitar layers that create a lush soundscape, particularly evident in tracks like 'Down River' and 'Fools'.
- 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
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and builds
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2009, Conditions marked The Temper Trap's debut album, arriving shortly after their formation in 2005. This album established them as a significant voice in the indie rock scene and set the stage for their subsequent international success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Foster the People· Passion Pit· M83
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Love Lost 3:36
- 2 Rest 3:42
- 3 Sweet Disposition 3:54
- 4 Down River 3:51
- 5 Soldier On 5:58
- 6 Fader 3:12
- 7 Fools 4:35
- 8 Resurrection 5:36
- 9 Science of Fear 4:19
- 10 Drum Song 3:22
Disc 2
- 1 Science of Fear (Hervé mix) 4:24
- 2 Science of Fear (Mistabishi mix) 3:52
- 3 Science of Fear (Boe Weaver mix) 4:10
- 4 Sweet Disposition (Evil Nine mix) 7:13
- 5 Sweet Disposition (Doorly mix) 5:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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