Dear 23
The Posies · 1990
48 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic harmonies entwine with jangly guitars, creating a dreamy yet introspective soundscape that captures youthful angst.
Top tracks — play these first
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Golden Blunders — This track exemplifies the band's knack for infectious melodies paired with poignant lyrics about regret and miscommunication, making it a standout on the album.
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Suddenly Mary — With its lush instrumentation and emotive storytelling, this song captures the essence of longing and vulnerability that permeates the album.
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Everyone Moves Away — This closing track encapsulates themes of change and nostalgia, using layered harmonies to evoke a sense of bittersweet farewell.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases refined songwriting with strong melodies and harmonies, marking its place in the alternative rock scene.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with jangly guitars, while the second half shifts to more introspective melodies.
- Vocal harmonies are layered prominently throughout, often featuring call-and-response patterns between the lead and backing vocals.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 flow with emotional crescendos
- reflective moments for quiet introspection
- for afternoon relaxation
- gradual build to uplifting release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- need high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dear 23 is The Posies' second album, released in 1990 after their debut, Failure. This record followed their initial surge of interest and showcased a refined songwriting style while solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene of the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Jayhawks· Big Star· Matthew Sweet
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Big Mouth 2:27
- 2 Golden Blunders 4:28
- 3 Apology 5:16
- 4 Any Other Way 4:07
- 5 You Avoid Parties 4:49
- 6 Suddenly Mary 4:13
- 7 Help Yourself 4:29
- 8 Mrs. Green 5:52
- 9 Everyone Moves Away 4:15
- 10 Flood Of Sunshine 8:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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