Field of Glass
The Triffids · 1985
15 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal melodies merge with haunting vocals, creating a soundscape that's both introspective and expansive.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bright Lights, Big City — This track opens the album with a driving rhythm and vivid storytelling that encapsulates urban disillusionment, setting the tone for the rest of the record.
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Monkey on My Back — The song's introspective lyrics and melancholy melody highlight the struggles of addiction and personal demons, showcasing the band's emotional depth.
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Field of Glass — The title track features a sprawling arrangement and contemplative lyrics that reflect themes of loss and longing, representing the album's core essence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The Triffids create an immersive soundscape with ethereal melodies and haunting vocals, marking their distinct style.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a steady build-up of layered guitars and synths, creating a dense atmospheric sound that persists throughout.
- Vocals are delivered in a haunting style, often overlapping with instrumental sections, which blurs the lines between melody and texture.
- The EP concludes with a gradual fade-out on the last track, leaving an echoing sense of space and introspection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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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Monkey on My Back
A shift occurs where the narrator confronts their addiction directly for the first time during an intense climax in the song.
This moment marks a turning point in the narrative, breaking down barriers and allowing vulnerability to surface amidst the preceding ambiguity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bright Lights, Big City 3:24
- 2 Monkey on My Back 3:35
- 3 Field of Glass 8:55
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