Dungeness (album)
Trembling Bells · 2018
47 min · 10 tracks
A haunting blend of folk and psychedelia intertwines with stark lyrical imagery, creating an atmospheric exploration of loss and existence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Knockin’ on the Coffin — This track encapsulates the album's thematic focus on mortality while merging traditional folk elements with contemporary sensibilities, showcasing the band's stylistic evolution.
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My Father Was a Collapsing Star — The song features rich imagery and emotional depth, drawing listeners into a personal narrative that resonates with universal themes of familial connections and loss.
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Devil in Dungeness — This track stands out for its poetic lyrics and intricate instrumentation, representing the band's ability to balance complexity with accessibility while exploring darker themes.
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 innovative arrangements, creating a unique sound within contemporary folk.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, haunting track that sets a somber tone, followed by a series of songs that gradually build in intensity.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create an ethereal quality, while others incorporate traditional folk instrumentation alongside psychedelic elements.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and abstract concepts, inviting listeners to engage deeply with the themes of loss and existence.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 Big Nothing 1:02
- 2 Knockin’ on the Coffin 5:06
- 3 My Father Was a Collapsing Star 5:11
- 4 Death Knocked at My Door 5:59
- 5 Christ’s Entry Into Govan 5:49
- 6 The Prophet 5:08
- 7 Devil in Dungeness 5:03
- 8 This Is How the World Will End 5:21
- 9 I’m Coming 4:02
- 10 Rebecca, Dressed as a Waterfall 4:35
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