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Fiction Family Reunion

Fiction Family · 2013

36 min · 10 tracks · indie folk

A warm blend of acoustic melodies and introspective lyrics, evoking a sense of nostalgia and heartfelt storytelling.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Avalon — This opening track immediately sets the tone with lush instrumentation and vivid imagery, encapsulating the album's reflective spirit.
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    Give Me Back My Girl — A standout for its catchy melody and emotional narrative, this track showcases the duo's ability to blend storytelling with engaging hooks.
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    God Badge — Delving into themes of identity and societal expectations, this song features intricate harmonies that highlight the duo's vocal synergy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

55 /100
Foothills
Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting with effective vocal harmonies, though it doesn't significantly stand out in its genre.

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.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies between the two vocalists, enhancing the storytelling aspect of the lyrics.
  • The instrumentation primarily consists of acoustic guitar, piano, and subtle percussion, creating a warm and inviting sound throughout.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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 Avalon 3:50
  • 2 Guilt 2:30
  • 3 Up Against the Wall 4:42
  • 4 Give Me Back My Girl 4:38
  • 5 Damaged 2:38
  • 6 God Badge 5:39
  • 7 Never Call 2:33
  • 8 Just Rob Me 2:55
  • 9 Reality Calls 2:16
  • 10 Fools Gold 4:58

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