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Extralife

Darlingside · 2018

39 min · 12 tracks · indie folk

A rich tapestry of harmonies intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating an inviting atmosphere that captures the essence of indie folk.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Extralife — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of mortality and hope through its haunting melodies and poignant lyrics, setting the tone for the entire record.
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    Hold Your Head Up High — This track blends uplifting instrumentation with a message of resilience, showcasing the band's ability to marry emotional content with catchy tunes.
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    Old Friend — With its reflective lyrics about nostalgia and connection, this song highlights Darlingside's knack for storytelling through music while maintaining a warm, inviting sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and intricate arrangements, solidifying Darlingside's place in indie folk.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build in complexity, while the fourth track introduces a more rhythmic, upbeat tempo.
  • The album closes with a reflective ballad that contrasts sharply with the preceding tracks, creating a sense of resolution.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Extralife 2:34
  • 2 Singularity 3:43
  • 3 Futures 4:45
  • 4 Hold Your Head Up High 3:37
  • 5 Eschaton 4:22
  • 6 Old Friend 2:28
  • 7 Lindisfarne 4:27
  • 8 The Rabbit and the Pointed Gun 1:18
  • 9 Indian Orchard Road 4:44
  • 10 Rita Hayworth 0:51
  • 11 Orion 3:54
  • 12 Best of the Best of Times 2:52

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