Falling Through a Field
Black Moth Super Rainbow · 2003
49 min · 17 tracks · indie rock
A whimsical blend of lo-fi psychedelia and experimental electronic sounds wrapped in a nostalgic, childlike innocence.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Think It Is Beautiful That You Are 256 Colors Too — This track encapsulates the album's playful spirit and showcases the band's signature use of vibrant imagery and whimsical themes, making it a standout piece.
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Dandelion Graves — With its haunting melodies and layered instrumentation, this song exemplifies the album's exploration of deeper emotional textures while maintaining an air of lightness.
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Falling Through a Field — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's themes, blending surreal lyricism with lush soundscapes that invite listeners into its dreamlike world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental sound and unique production set it apart, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt transitions and varying tempos that challenge traditional verse-chorus formats.
- The use of vocal effects and manipulation gives the songs a dreamlike quality, often obscuring lyrics and emphasizing mood over clarity.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies for daydreaming
- short tracks for quick listens
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes to explore
- playful vibes for carefree moments
- surreal atmosphere for creative thoughts
Maybe skip if you
- seeking conventional song structures
- prefer long, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2003, Falling Through a Field was Black Moth Super Rainbow's debut album, introducing their unique sound to the indie rock scene. The band emerged from the underground music movement in Pennsylvania, carving out a niche that combined elements of psychedelia with unconventional songwriting techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flaming Lips· Tame Impala· Animal Collective
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vietcaterpillar 2:06
- 2 I Think It Is Beautiful That You Are 256 Colors Too 2:22
- 3 Season for Blooming 2:13
- 4 Letter People Show 3:47
- 5 Dandelion Graves 4:44
- 6 Boxphones 2:43
- 7 Smog in Cities 2:38
- 8 Your Doppelganger 1:49
- 9 Falling Through a Field 2:18
- 10 Colorful Nickels 3:51
- 11 One Flowery Sabbath 1:58
- 12 Sun Organ 1:01
- 13 Boatfriend 2:45
- 14 The Magical Butterfly Net 2:35
- 15 Last House in the Enchanted Forest 1:48
- 16 Lake Feet 2:20
- 17 Melody For Color Spectrum 8:02
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