Goodnight Summerland
Helena Deland · 2023
38 min · 11 tracks
A delicate blend of introspective lyrics and ethereal melodies that evoke a sense of wistful nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Saying Something — This track embodies the album's introspective nature, with its haunting melodies underscored by poignant reflections on communication and connection.
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Bright Green Vibrant Gray — The song stands out for its intricate layering of sound, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that showcases Deland's evolving musicality.
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Night Soft as Silk — With its lush instrumentation and evocative lyrics, this track captures the album's overarching themes of longing and contemplation beautifully.
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 production but remains somewhat niche in its appeal.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a lush soundscape, particularly in the choruses.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- introspective late-night listening
- short, immersive listening sessions
- dreamy, ethereal soundscapes
- gentle background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Goodnight Summerland is Helena Deland's sophomore album, following her acclaimed debut, From the Series of Songs 'Altogether Unaccompanied' released in 2020. Since her debut, Deland has garnered attention for her unique songwriting style and experimental soundscapes, which she further explores on this album.
- Stylistic neighbors
- FKA twigs· Sharon Van Etten· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Moon Pith 1:36
- 2 Saying Something 4:16
- 3 Spring Bug 3:27
- 4 Bright Green Vibrant Gray 3:39
- 5 Drawbridge 3:27
- 6 Roadflower 3:22
- 7 The Animals 3:16
- 8 Who I Sound Like 3:22
- 9 Swimmer 3:33
- 10 Night Soft as Silk 3:53
- 11 Strawberry Moon 4:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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