Expert in a Dying Field
The Beths · 2022
44 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
Bright melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an evocative blend of indie rock that captures the essence of contemporary life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Expert in a Dying Field — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of grappling with life's uncertainties while maintaining a lively rhythm, blending introspection with infectious energy.
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Knees Deep — With its driving beat and poignant lyrics about emotional vulnerability, this track highlights the band's ability to balance upbeat instrumentation with deeper themes of connection.
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I Told You That I Was Afraid — This song stands out for its raw honesty and intricate vocal harmonies, showcasing the band’s lyrical prowess in addressing fear and insecurity within relationships.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The Beths blend bright melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered guitar melodies and harmonized vocals, establishing its bright sound immediately.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, such as 'Knees Deep', which transitions from a mellow verse to an upbeat chorus.
- The lyrics often reflect personal introspection, with recurring themes of uncertainty and change, particularly evident in 'I Told You That I Was Afraid'.
- The final track, '2am', closes the album with a slower tempo and more subdued instrumentation, creating a reflective ending.
- 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
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 pacing for reflective moments
- bittersweet themes of relationships
- for late-night introspection
- mid-tempo flow for casual listening
- vibrant melodies with thoughtful lyrics
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer short, standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 16, 2022, 'Expert in a Dying Field' is The Beths' third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2020 release 'Jump Rope Gazers'. At this point in their career, they solidified their sound and gained broader recognition within the indie rock scene, showcasing matured songwriting and production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alvvays· Snail Mail· Girlpool
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Expert in a Dying Field 4:11
- 2 Knees Deep 3:39
- 3 Silence Is Golden 2:56
- 4 Your Side 4:42
- 5 I Want to Listen 2:13
- 6 Head in the Clouds 4:01
- 7 Best Left 3:58
- 8 Change in the Weather 3:43
- 9 When You Know You Know 4:09
- 10 A Passing Rain 3:16
- 11 I Told You That I Was Afraid 3:22
- 12 2am 4:49
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