Released 10 years ago
Dead Blue
Still Corners · 2016
37 min · 11 tracks · indie pop
Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting melodies, creating a cinematic atmosphere that echoes both nostalgia and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lost Boys — As the opening track, this song introduces the album's dreamy aesthetic with shimmering synths and ethereal vocals, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Downtown — This track features a captivating melody paired with reflective lyrics about urban life, encapsulating the juxtaposition of tranquility and chaos prevalent throughout the album.
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Dreamhorse — With its lush soundscape and introspective lyrics, this song highlights the band's ability to create immersive auditory experiences that invite listeners into a dreamlike state.
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Night Walk — Closing with an expansive sound and contemplative themes, this track effectively encapsulates the emotional journey of the album while leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features lush instrumentation and immersive soundscapes, solidifying Still Corners' place in indie pop.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong lead single, 'Lost Boys', which sets a cinematic tone that persists throughout.
- Tracks often feature layered synths and reverb-heavy vocals, creating an ethereal soundscape that feels immersive.
- Several songs incorporate tempo shifts, such as 'Currents' which starts slowly before building to a more energetic climax.
- The final track, 'River's Edge', concludes the album with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- 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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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
- dreamy late-night reflections
- short, immersive listening sessions
- melancholic atmospheric explorations
- gentle, flowing soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Dead Blue' was released in September 2016, Still Corners had already established themselves within the dream pop scene with their previous album, 'Strange Pleasures'. This third studio album marked a continued evolution in their sound, showcasing a more polished production while maintaining their signature atmospheric style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beach House· M83· Cocteau Twins
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Dreamhorse
The imagery shifts from serene landscapes to introspective reflections on personal desires and dreams without directly naming them.
The choice to evoke emotions through abstract imagery rather than explicit statements invites listeners to engage their own interpretations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lost Boys 4:15
- 2 Currents 3:24
- 3 Bad Country 3:02
- 4 Crooked Fingers 4:06
- 5 Skimming 0:59
- 6 Down with Heaven and Hell 3:04
- 7 Downtown 4:01
- 8 The Fixer 3:10
- 9 Dreamhorse 3:25
- 10 Night Walk 5:57
- 11 River's Edge 1:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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