Days Into Years
Elliott Brood · 2011
39 min · 10 tracks · alternative country
A haunting blend of folk-infused melodies and poignant storytelling that captures the essence of life's fleeting moments.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lindsay — Opening the album, Lindsay introduces listeners to Elliott Brood's signature blend of raw emotion and storytelling, setting a reflective tone for the rest of the record.
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If I Get Old — This track explores themes of aging and legacy, showcasing the band's ability to weave personal narratives into universal truths through vivid imagery.
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Will They Bury Us? — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song encapsulates the album's exploration of mortality and remembrance, resonating deeply with listeners.
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Northern Air — This track features lush instrumentation and evocative lyrics that paint a picture of the Canadian landscape, underscoring the band's roots and connection to place.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong songwriting with effective production, creating a cohesive and emotionally resonant experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a steady build in instrumentation, layering strings and harmonies that create an emotional crescendo.
- Several songs incorporate shifts in dynamics, with quieter verses leading into more powerful choruses, enhancing the storytelling.
- The album closes with two tracks that slow the tempo significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the narrative.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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If I Get Old
The verse shifts perspectives to contemplate what remains after life fades away, exploring themes of memory and identity.
This structural choice deepens the emotional impact by moving from personal reflection to a broader existential inquiry.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lindsay 3:16
- 2 Lines 4:43
- 3 If I Get Old 3:54
- 4 Hold You 4:37
- 5 Will They Bury Us? 4:15
- 6 West End Sky 2:39
- 7 Northern Air 5:08
- 8 My Mother’s Side 3:21
- 9 Owen Sound 3:02
- 10 Their Will 4:46
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