Farewell to Paradise
Emitt Rhodes · 1973
37 min · 12 tracks · rock music
Melodic rock harmonies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a bittersweet exploration of love and loss.
Top tracks — play these first
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Warm Self Sacrifice — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its rich harmonies and reflective lyrics about selflessness in relationships, encapsulating Rhodes' style.
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Shoot the Moon — With its poignant narrative and sweeping melody, this track showcases Rhodes' ability to blend emotional depth with catchy hooks.
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Farewell to Paradise — The title track serves as a contemplative conclusion, merging themes of nostalgia and acceptance with intricate musicality that defines the album’s essence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate arrangements and strong melodies but lacks commercial impact.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build on each other, creating a rich melodic texture.
- Several songs incorporate unconventional chord progressions, particularly in the bridges, which add complexity to the overall sound.
- The album closes with a title track that features a gradual decrescendo, leaving the listener with a sense of resolution.
- 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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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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Nights Are Lonely
A shift occurs when the narrative voice confronts solitude in a moment of vulnerability, breaking from earlier themes of connection.
This transition highlights an emotional rawness that contrasts with the preceding optimism, illustrating the complexities of human experience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Warm Self Sacrifice 3:43
- 2 See No Evil 3:49
- 3 Drawn to You 3:17
- 4 Blue Horizon 2:18
- 5 Shoot the Moon 3:37
- 6 Only Lovers Decide 3:04
- 7 Trust Once More 2:41
- 8 Nights Are Lonely 2:36
- 9 Bad Man 2:54
- 10 In Desperate Need 3:19
- 11 Those That Die 1:49
- 12 Farewell to Paradise 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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