What makes Good Nature by Youthmovies notable?

Good Nature garnered critical acclaim upon its release, with several publications noting its innovative approach to math rock. The album's complex structures and atmospheric qualities contributed to its influence on subsequent bands within the genre, solidifying Youthmovies' role in the evolution of experimental rock music in the late 2000s. Released in 2008, Good Nature is Youthmovies' debut album, establishing their presence in the UK math rock scene. At this point, the band was transitioning from local gigs to wider recognition, having spent years honing their sound and building a dedicated fanbase through EPs and performances.

How many songs are on Good Nature?

Good Nature has 10 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Good Nature

Youthmovies · 2008

60 min · 10 tracks · math rock

A dynamic blend of intricate rhythms and ethereal melodies intertwine, creating a vibrant soundscape that challenges the boundaries of math rock.

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Magdalen Bridge — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive instrumentation and intricate time signatures, showcasing the band's technical prowess and emotional depth.
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The Naughtiest Girl Is a Monitor — With its playful yet complex arrangement, this track exemplifies Youthmovies' ability to juxtapose lighthearted themes against a backdrop of intense musicality.
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If You'd Seen a Battlefield — This song features climactic crescendos and delicate interludes, illustrating the band's range while exploring themes of conflict and resolution throughout its narrative structure.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100

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Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Good Nature showcases intricate rhythms and atmospheric qualities, establishing a distinct sound within math rock.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate ambient interludes that create a contrast with the more aggressive instrumental sections, such as in 'If You'd Seen a Battlefield'.
The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo and intensity, leading to a more reflective conclusion with 'Surtsey'.

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

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 Magdalen Bridge 6:45
2 The Naughtiest Girl Is a Monitor 4:45
3 Soandso & Soandso 8:11
4 The Last Night of the Proms 4:39
5 Cannulae 3:29
6 If You'd Seen a Battlefield 7:23
7 Shh! You'll Wake It 5:10
8 Something for the Ghosts 8:58
9 Archive It Everywhere 5:53
10 Surtsey 5:36

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