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Draw Down the Moon

Foxing · 2021

39 min · 10 tracks · emo

An expansive blend of atmospheric emo and indie rock, characterized by intricate instrumentation and introspective lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    737 — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its soaring melodies and poignant lyrics about longing and connection, establishing an emotional anchor for listeners.
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    Go Down Together — With its driving rhythm and vivid storytelling, this track encapsulates a sense of urgency and vulnerability that permeates the album.
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    Draw Down the Moon — The title track stands out with its lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics, reflecting on personal growth amidst uncertainty, making it a centerpiece of the album.
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    If I Believed in Love — This track delves into complex emotions surrounding love and doubt, highlighted by raw vocal delivery that showcases the band's emotive range.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong writing and production but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a track that builds gradually, layering instrumentation over a steady rhythm before introducing vocals.
  • Several tracks feature dynamic shifts, moving from quiet, introspective verses to expansive, anthemic choruses.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

  • Speak With the Dead

    The bridge shifts to a reflective tone, contemplating mortality and connection with those lost.

    This moment contrasts with earlier verses filled with uncertainty, creating a poignant pivot that emphasizes the theme of seeking solace in memories.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 737 3:55
  • 2 Go Down Together 3:15
  • 3 Beacons 3:47
  • 4 Draw Down the Moon 4:21
  • 5 Where the Lightning Strikes Twice 3:43
  • 6 Bialystok 3:52
  • 7 At Least We Found the Floor 3:01
  • 8 Cold Blooded 3:30
  • 9 If I Believed in Love 3:25
  • 10 Speak With the Dead 6:59

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