Flower of Avalon
Tracy Grammer · 2005
45 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
A delicate tapestry of storytelling woven through intricate melodies and Tracy Grammer's emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shadows of Evangeline — Opening the album with rich imagery, this track sets the tone for the themes of longing and reflection that permeate throughout.
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Gypsy Rose — This song combines vibrant storytelling with a lively melody, illustrating Grammer's skill in blending narrative with evocative soundscapes.
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Mother, I Climbed — A poignant exploration of personal growth and familial relationships, it showcases Grammer's ability to convey deep emotion through her lyrics and vocal delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and emotive performances, creating a cohesive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of fingerpicked acoustic guitar, providing a delicate backdrop for the vocals throughout.
- Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, allowing for storytelling to unfold gradually.
- Several songs incorporate harmonies that build in layers, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The final track concludes with a soft fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of reflection.
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shadows of Evangeline 3:57
- 2 Gypsy Rose 5:03
- 3 Laughlin Boy 4:26
- 4 Hard to Make It 3:35
- 5 Hey Ho 3:49
- 6 Mother, I Climbed 5:46
- 7 Preston Miller 4:41
- 8 Winter When He Goes 5:01
- 9 Phantom Doll 4:07
- 10 Any Way I Do 4:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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