Dig Up The Dead
Mansions · 2011
35 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A raw blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, steeped in the emotional turbulence of indie rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dig Up the Dead — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and introspection, featuring an infectious chorus that explores the struggle between memory and moving forward.
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Blackest Sky — This track stands out for its haunting melodies and vivid imagery, effectively conveying feelings of despair while maintaining an anthemic quality that resonates deeply.
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City Don't Care — With its driving rhythm and sharp lyrics, this song critiques urban apathy, making it a standout representation of the album's social commentary alongside personal narratives.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends melodic hooks with introspective lyrics but lacks a strong cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar melodies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Blackest Sky' and 'Wormhole'.
- Lyrically, the album frequently employs vivid imagery and personal narratives, with lines that often shift between introspection and broader themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dig Up the Dead 3:58
- 2 Blackest Sky 3:23
- 3 Not My Blood 3:45
- 4 City Don't Care 3:42
- 5 Call Me When It's Over 3:09
- 6 Wormhole 3:15
- 7 Close That Door 3:11
- 8 Seven Years 3:33
- 9 You Got Cool 3:31
- 10 Yer Voice 3:33
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