Released 7 years ago this October
Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost: Part 2
Foals · 2019
40 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A pulsating blend of art rock and dance-punk, layered with intricate rhythms and emotive lyricism that captures a sense of urgency.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Runner Start here — This track exemplifies the album's urgent energy with its driving beat and introspective lyrics, encapsulating themes of existential struggle and resilience.
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Black Bull — With its heavy bassline and anthemic chorus, this track stands out as a raw expression of defiance and power, representing the band's dynamic range.
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Into The Surf — This song showcases lush instrumentation paired with haunting vocals, creating an atmospheric experience that reflects on themes of loss and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic and reflective moments, showcasing strong craftsmanship and thematic depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features driving rhythms and high-energy tracks, while the second half shifts to more introspective and atmospheric pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar lines that create a textured soundscape, particularly evident in 'Black Bull' and 'Ikaria'.
- The album closes with 'Neptune', which gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of resolution.
- 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 progression towards climax
- introspective moments for reflection
- dance- energy for motivation
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer standalone singles
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and exploration of deeper themes in their sound.
- Career context
- This album marks Foals' fifth studio release, following the critically acclaimed Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost: Part 1. At this point in their career, they were exploring deeper thematic elements while refining their signature sound, showcasing both maturity and experimentation in their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Everything Everything· Bloc Party· Local Natives
Tracklist
- 1 Red Desert 1:12
- 2 The Runner Start here 4:22
- 3 Wash Off 4:30
- 4 Black Bull 3:07
- 5 Like Lightning 3:34
- 6 Dreaming Of 3:46
- 7 Ikaria 0:43
- 8 10,000 Ft. 4:24
- 9 Into The Surf 4:31
- 10 Neptune 10:18
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
La Di Da Di
Battles
Features complex rhythms and an experimental approach, creating a pulsating atmosphere similar to Foals.
How to Be a Human Being
Glass Animals
Combines art rock with danceable elements, exploring themes of longing and human experience in layered production.
Currents
Tame Impala
Blends psychedelic sounds with a sense of urgency and introspection, echoing the emotional depth of Foals' work.
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