What makes Four Cornered Night by Jets to Brazil notable?

This album received critical acclaim, appearing on several year-end lists and solidifying Jets to Brazil's place in the alternative rock scene. The single 'You're Having the Time of My Life' garnered attention for its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, showcasing the band's evolution since their debut. Four Cornered Night is Jets to Brazil's second studio album, released in 2000, following their debut, Orange Rhyming Dictionary. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from the raw energy of their earlier work into more introspective and nuanced songwriting.

How many songs are on Four Cornered Night?

Four Cornered Night has 13 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Four Cornered Night

Jets to Brazil · 2000

54 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

A reflective blend of melodic punk and indie rock, wrapped in poignant lyrics and lush guitar textures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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You're Having the Time of My Life — This track stands out with its infectious hook and uplifting yet bittersweet lyrics, embodying the album's exploration of nostalgia and fleeting moments.
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Air Traffic Control — The song features tightly woven guitar lines and a driving rhythm that captures a sense of urgency while delving into themes of uncertainty and connection.
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Pale New Dawn — With its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics, this track encapsulates the emotional depth of the album, addressing themes of change and introspection.
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All Things Good and Nice — Closing the album, this track offers a sense of resolution with its contemplative lyrics and lush instrumentation, leaving listeners with a feeling of hope.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

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Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends melodic punk and indie rock with reflective lyrics, showcasing strong craftsmanship.

What we noticed

The album opens with a driving tempo on 'You're Having the Time of My Life', then shifts to more reflective tracks like 'Pale New Dawn' and 'In the Summer's When You Really Know'.
Several songs feature layered guitar textures that create a lush soundscape, particularly evident in 'Air Traffic Control' and 'Little Light'.
The lyrics often explore themes of introspection and nostalgia, with a notable shift in tone towards the end of the album, especially in 'Milk and Apples' and 'All Things Good and Nice'.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 You're Having the Time of My Life 3:28
2 One Summer Last Fall 5:05
3 Air Traffic Control 2:47
4 Pale New Dawn 5:01
5 In the Summer's When You Really Know 6:19
6 Empty Picture Frame 4:01
7 Little Light 3:41
8 "Your X-rays Have Just Come Back From the Lab and We Think We Know What Your Problem Is" 4:20
9 Milk and Apples 2:56
10 Mid-Day Anonymous 4:03
11 ******* 1:25
12 Orange Rhyming Dictionary 5:50
13 All Things Good and Nice 5:32

What to play next

Listen next

Perfecting Loneliness

2002

Go back to

Orange Rhyming Dictionary

1998

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