Released 10 years ago
Falling Awake
Goodnight Sunrise · 2016
40 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of melodic rock and introspective lyrics, weaving a narrative of personal growth and emotional resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Familiar Faces — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and relatable exploration of memories and relationships, making it a standout introduction.
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Altar — This song features poignant lyrics that delve into themes of sacrifice and renewal, showcasing the band's ability to blend emotional weight with engaging instrumentation.
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You Could Have It All — The closing track encapsulates the album's journey, merging anthemic choruses with reflective verses that invite listeners to consider their own aspirations and choices.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic rock with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid craftsmanship but not composition.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving rhythm in 'Familiar Faces', establishing an energetic tone that persists through the first half.
- Tracks feature layered guitar melodies and harmonized vocals, particularly evident in 'The Catch' and 'You Could Have It All'.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quieter verses to explosive choruses, creating a sense of emotional progression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Altar
A pivotal moment shifts from personal reflection to a broader contemplation on what is sacrificed for growth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Familiar Faces 4:48
- 2 The Chase 3:22
- 3 Altar 3:41
- 4 Semantics 4:23
- 5 The Catch 3:26
- 6 All Things Past 6:00
- 7 Deal With It 3:45
- 8 You Could Have It All 6:00
- 9 Born To Be 4:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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