Top tracks — play these first
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In Every Direction — This track opens the album with an expansive sound that sets the tone for the introspective journey ahead, showcasing the band's signature blend of folk and layered instrumentation.
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Always — A standout for its rhythmic drive and emotive lyrics, Always encapsulates the band's ability to merge catchy melodies with deeper themes of longing and connection.
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Rope & Summit — This track highlights Junip's dynamic range, transitioning between quiet moments and powerful crescendos, reflecting their mastery in balancing tension and release throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Fields showcases strong melodies and atmospheric arrangements but lacks the cohesion of a tighter album.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and instrumentation.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, atmospheric soundscape.
- The album includes both instrumental interludes and full songs, with some pieces transitioning seamlessly into one another.
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Always
A shift in perspective occurs as the singer directly addresses a loved one amidst a backdrop of swirling emotions.
This direct address deepens the emotional impact of the song, contrasting the earlier reflective tone by making it personal and immediate.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In Every Direction 3:06
- 2 Always 3:37
- 3 Rope & Summit 5:20
- 4 Without You 5:30
- 5 It's Alright 3:27
- 6 Howl 3:35
- 7 Sweet & Bitter 3:35
- 8 Don't Let It Pass 3:57
- 9 Off Point 3:41
- 10 To the Grain 4:10
- 11 Tide 6:51
Disc 2
- 1 Rope & Summit 5:27
- 2 Far Away 2:46
- 3 At the Doors 8:19
- 4 Loops 5:08
- 5 Chickens 5:08
- 6 Azaleadalen 3:26
Disc 3
- 1 Black Refuge 3:28
- 2 Turn to the Assassin 3:42
- 3 Official 6:06
- 4 Chugga-Chugga 1:56
- 5 The Ghost of Tom Joad 4:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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