Factory Reset
Tilian Pearson · 2021
35 min · 11 tracks
Bright melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape that is both uplifting and contemplative.
Top tracks — play these first
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Holy Water — This track opens the album with a fervent energy, showcasing Pearson's vocal range while addressing themes of purification and emotional cleansing.
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Caught in the Carousel — This song encapsulates the album's central motif of cyclical struggles and self-reflection through catchy hooks and poignant lyrics.
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Is Anarchy a Good Hobby? — Using a playful yet reflective tone, this track critiques societal norms while blending infectious melodies with thoughtful commentary on rebellion.
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Breathe — At just over a minute long, this interlude offers a moment of stillness amidst the album's energy, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends bright melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong songwriting but uneven execution.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature bright, upbeat melodies that establish a lively tone before transitioning to more introspective themes in the following songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album features a consistent use of dynamic shifts, with quieter verses leading into more powerful choruses, emphasizing lyrical content.
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Holy Water 4:37
- 2 Dose 3:55
- 3 Caught in the Carousel 2:58
- 4 Anthem 2:50
- 5 Breathe 1:32
- 6 All I Crave Is Peace 4:20
- 7 Is Anarchy a Good Hobby? 3:25
- 8 Factory Reset 2:10
- 9 Imagination 2:37
- 10 Act Out 3:14
- 11 Hands Around My Throat 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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