Dark Storm
The Jezabels · 2010
23 min · 5 tracks · indie pop
Ethereal vocals meld with driving basslines and intricate guitar work, creating a hauntingly atmospheric indie pop soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dark Storm — The title track encapsulates the album's overall mood, featuring haunting melodies that showcase the band's ability to create an immersive atmosphere.
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Mace Spray — This track combines upbeat rhythms with dark lyrical themes, illustrating the tension between its vibrant sound and the weight of its content.
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A Little Piece — With its introspective lyrics and soaring chorus, this song highlights the emotional core of the album, making it a standout moment of vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong songwriting and production, creating an atmospheric sound that resonates well over multiple listens.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a gradual build-up with layered synths that create a dense atmosphere before the vocals enter.
- Each song maintains a consistent tempo, but the instrumentation shifts between driving basslines and more delicate guitar melodies.
- The final track ends with a sustained note that fades out, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tension.
- 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
- hauntingly atmospheric soundscapes
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- engaging late-night introspection
- driving rhythms for focused work
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
- want upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Dark Storm' was released in January 2010, The Jezabels were emerging from their early EP successes, solidifying their presence in the Australian music scene. This album marked their debut studio release after a series of acclaimed EPs, positioning them for wider international recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chvrches· Bat for Lashes· M83
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dark Storm 4:52
- 2 Mace Spray 5:07
- 3 Sahara Mahala 5:03
- 4 A Little Piece 4:15
- 5 She’s So Hard 4:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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