Eternity of Dimming
Frontier Ruckus · 2013
86 min · 20 tracks · traditional folk music
A haunting blend of introspective folk melodies and evocative storytelling steeped in Midwestern imagery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Junk-Drawer Sorrow — This track encapsulates the album’s thematic essence by juxtaposing mundane experiences with profound emotional revelations, highlighting the tension between nostalgia and present discontent.
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I Buried You So Deep — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics, this song serves as a reflective moment on loss and memory, showcasing the band's lyrical depth and emotive vocal delivery.
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Eternity of Dimming — The title track weaves together metaphysical musings with vivid imagery, representing the culmination of the album’s exploration into existential themes while maintaining a melodic richness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends storytelling with folk melodies, creating a cohesive yet introspective experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent use of acoustic instrumentation, while the second half introduces more layered arrangements and harmonies.
- Several tracks utilize a narrative style where verses unfold like short stories, often reflecting on personal and regional themes.
- The album's title track is notably longer than most others, creating a contemplative pause before the final stretch of songs.
- Many tracks end with a lingering chord or fade-out, contributing to an overall feeling of introspection and unresolved emotion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wistful melodies for reflection
- introspective lyrics and warmth
- evening solitude with tea
- gentle pacing for deep listening
- narrative threads across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party anthems
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2013, 'Eternity of Dimming' marked the third studio album for Frontier Ruckus, following their breakthrough record 'Deadmalls and Nightfalls' in 2010. At this point, the band had solidified their sound and lyrical identity, reflecting a deeper exploration of personal and existential themes rooted in their Michigan upbringing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eyelashes 3:30
- 2 Black Holes 5:09
- 3 Thermostat 5:05
- 4 Birthday Girl 3:02
- 5 Junk-Drawer Sorrow 5:26
- 6 The Black-Ice World 2:47
- 7 I Buried You So Deep 2:45
- 8 Granduncles of St. Lawrence County 6:29
- 9 Bike Trail 2:39
- 10 I Met Rebecca 3:28
- 11 Eternity of Dimming 5:26
- 12 If the Sun Collapse 3:43
- 13 Nightmares of Space 4:00
- 14 Surgery 4:40
- 15 If the Summer 4:42
- 16 In Protection of Sylvan Manor 5:15
- 17 Dealerships 5:01
- 18 Funeral Family Flowers 1:26
- 19 Open It Up 7:52
- 20 Careening Catalog Immemorial 3:40
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