Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost: Part 1
Foals · 2019
39 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
An exhilarating blend of art rock and dance-punk, pulsating with urgency and existential reflections throughout its dynamic soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Exits Start here — This track embodies the album's thematic exploration of departure and uncertainty, featuring an infectious groove that juxtaposes its introspective lyrics.
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In Degrees — With its driving rhythm and catchy chorus, this song captures the essence of a frenetic modern existence, making it a standout moment on the album.
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I'm Done With The World (& It's Done With Me) — This closing track offers a poignant reflection on resignation and acceptance, encapsulating the album's overarching themes with haunting instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases dynamic soundscapes and layered compositions, reflecting Foals' evolution while maintaining strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a pulsating rhythm in 'Moonlight' that sets an energetic tone, which is maintained through the first four tracks.
- Tracks like 'Exits' and 'In Degrees' feature layered instrumentation, creating a dense soundscape that contrasts with more minimalist sections in songs like 'Syrups'.
- The final track, 'I'm Done With The World (& It's Done With Me)', features a gradual build-up that culminates in an expansive climax, providing a sense of closure.
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady rhythm for focused listening
- intricate soundscapes for detail exploration
- consistent energy throughout the album
- dynamic transitions between tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles experience
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Foals' status in the contemporary music scene with a number one debut.
- Themes
- modern existentialism· pulsating uncertainty
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2019, Foals were transitioning from their earlier, more straightforward rock sound to a complex, layered approach. This album came as the first part of a two-part series, following the critically acclaimed 'What Went Down' (2015) and marking a new direction for the band as they embraced more intricate production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Everything Everything· Bloc Party· Local Natives
Tracklist
- 1 Moonlight 2:39
- 2 Exits Start here 5:57
- 3 White Onions 3:06
- 4 In Degrees 4:58
- 5 Syrups 5:29
- 6 On The Luna 3:13
- 7 Cafe D'Athens 4:07
- 8 Surf Pt.1 0:44
- 9 Sunday 5:54
- 10 I'm Done With The World (& It's Done With Me) 3:02
If this landed
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Currents
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An Awesome Wave
alt-J
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