End of the Day
Courtney Barnett · 2023
40 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of introspective lyrics and layered instrumentation that captures the ebb and flow of daily life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Life Balance — This track encapsulates the struggle between personal desires and societal expectations, showcasing Barnett's unique ability to blend humor with poignant observations.
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End of the Day — As the title track, it serves as a reflective centerpiece that explores themes of time passing and self-acceptance through atmospheric instrumentation.
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(Electricity) — The song’s vibrant energy and evocative imagery highlight Barnett's skillful lyricism and knack for creating relatable moments within everyday experiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but has some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, with abrupt transitions and shifts in dynamics that reflect the themes of daily life.
- The last three tracks create a gradual deceleration in tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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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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
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
- quick bursts of reflection
- short tracks for busy minds
- poignant moments of introspection
- playful explorations of daily life
- gentle flow for winding down
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, cohesive narratives
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2023, End of the Day is Courtney Barnett's third studio album, following her critically acclaimed record Things Take Time, Take Time from 2021. This album reflects Barnett's continued evolution as an artist, delving deeper into personal themes while maintaining her signature witty storytelling style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Julia Jacklin· Alvvays· Phoebe Bridgers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Start Somewhere 2:11
- 2 Life Balance 3:20
- 3 First Slow 1:44
- 4 A to B 1:59
- 5 (Electricity) 2:04
- 6 Two Circles Reflecting 1:15
- 7 End of the Day 4:58
- 8 Floating Down 1:43
- 9 Spring Ascends 1:03
- 10 Intro 3:31
- 11 B to C 1:40
- 12 Like Water 1:59
- 13 Gold Room 1:24
- 14 Sun Through 0:22
- 15 River 3:31
- 16 Get on With It 5:44
- 17 Eternity Repeat 1:48
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