Giants of All Sizes
Elbow · 2019
40 min · 9 tracks · indie rock
A reflective soundscape blending orchestral swells with Elbow's signature lyrical intimacy and atmospheric instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dexter & Sinister — Opening the album, this track embodies the rich orchestration and lyrical depth that defines the record, setting an introspective tone.
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Seven Veils — This song weaves together haunting melodies and poignant lyrics, illustrating the album's exploration of vulnerability and connection.
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Weightless — With its expansive sound and reflective lyrics, this track encapsulates the theme of searching for solace amidst life's chaos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestral swells with intimate lyrics, showcasing Elbow's evolving sound while maintaining their core identity.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow build in 'Dexter & Sinister', layering orchestral elements that gradually introduce the vocals.
- Tracks like 'Empires' and 'Weightless' feature dynamic shifts, moving from quiet introspection to expansive climaxes.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word segments, creating a narrative flow that intersperses with melodic sections.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- contemplative late-night moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Giants of All Sizes marks Elbow's sixth studio album, following their acclaimed release, Little Fictions in 2017. At this stage in their career, they were solidifying their place as veteran indie rock artists while experimenting with new emotional depths and orchestral arrangements, reflecting on personal and societal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Doves· Coldplay· The National
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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My Trouble
The bridge introduces a candid moment where the writer confronts their anxieties directly for the first time in the song.
This shift in perspective adds weight to the narrative, as it transforms from introspection to an open dialogue with self-doubt.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dexter & Sinister 6:59
- 2 Seven Veils 4:36
- 3 Empires 3:59
- 4 The Delayed 3:15 3:24
- 5 White Noise White Heat 3:56
- 6 Doldrums 3:02
- 7 My Trouble 5:18
- 8 On Deronda Road 4:02
- 9 Weightless 4:45
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