Top tracks — play these first
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Crisis — This track exemplifies the album's fusion of dark synth textures with reflective lyrics, showcasing Salem's signature blend of melancholy and electronic innovation.
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Old Gods — With its haunting melodies and layered vocals, this song encapsulates the themes of loss and rebirth present throughout the album, making it a pivotal moment.
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Not Much of a Life — This closing track stands out for its emotional depth, employing sparse instrumentation that highlights the raw vulnerability in the lyrics, leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album creates a cohesive atmospheric experience but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow build of layered synths that create an ethereal atmosphere, setting the tone for the rest of the album.
- Several tracks feature vocal harmonies that are heavily processed, blending into the instrumental textures rather than standing out distinctly.
- The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace throughout, with only minor variations in energy levels across its ten tracks.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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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Starfall
The verses describe a transformative experience as the imagery shifts from darkness to light, symbolizing hope amidst despair.
This juxtaposition between light and dark not only enhances the lyrical narrative but also mirrors the sonic evolution found throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fires in Heaven 2:08
- 2 Crisis 2:10
- 3 Sears Tower 3:07
- 4 Starfall 2:48
- 5 Wings 2:56
- 6 Red River 3:46
- 7 Old Gods 3:01
- 8 Braids 1:22
- 9 DieWithMe 2:54
- 10 Not Much of a Life 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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