Fiction Family
Fiction Family · 2009
39 min · 12 tracks · indie folk
A warm blend of acoustic melodies and harmonized vocals that evoke a sense of intimacy and storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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When She's Near — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its gentle melodies and intimate lyrics, immediately drawing listeners into the duo's world.
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Please Don't Call It Love — The song stands out with its nuanced exploration of romantic uncertainty, featuring a memorable chorus that showcases their vocal chemistry.
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War in My Blood — In this track, powerful imagery conveys internal conflict and vulnerability, making it a poignant reflection on personal struggles.
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Closer Than You Think — The song's upbeat tempo juxtaposes its introspective lyrics, creating an engaging contrast that highlights the album's emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and harmonies but lacks a strong cohesive arc across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Harmonized vocals are prominent throughout, often alternating between lead and backing to create a conversational feel.
- Several tracks incorporate layered instrumentation, with acoustic guitar as the foundation complemented by strings and subtle percussion.
- 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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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
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 When She's Near 2:55
- 2 Out of Order 3:31
- 3 Not Sure 3:06
- 4 Betrayal 3:03
- 5 Elements Combined 3:38
- 6 War in My Blood 2:57
- 7 Throw It Away 4:14
- 8 Closer Than You Think 3:11
- 9 Please Don't Call It Love 5:11
- 10 Mostly Prove Me Wrong 3:02
- 11 We Ride 3:18
- 12 Look for Me Baby 1:35
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