Green Tour EP
The Album Leaf · 2007
26 min · 6 tracks · ambient music
Ethereal soundscapes blend with intricate melodies to create a transportive journey through ambient textures and reflective moods.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Need Help — This opening track encapsulates the EP's ethereal essence, featuring lush instrumentation that sets a tranquil tone for the entire project.
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Fear of Flying — With its gentle build and emotive melodies, this track highlights the band's ability to create a sense of longing and introspection.
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San Simeon — As one of the longer pieces, it showcases intricate layers and dynamic shifts, representing the depth and complexity of The Album Leaf's sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe EP showcases strong instrumental composition and craft, creating a cohesive ambient experience.
What we noticed
- The EP features six tracks, each with a distinct yet cohesive sound, blending ambient textures with melodic elements.
- Tracks often build gradually, layering sounds to create a rich atmospheric experience that evolves over time.
- There are no vocals present, allowing the instrumental arrangements to take center stage and guide the listener's journey.
- 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
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
- steady pacing for reflection
- serene auditory landscapes
- introspective listening experience
- gentle transitions and developments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Captures live essence and atmospheric sound, appealing to dedicated fans but not widely known.
- Career context
- In 2007, The Album Leaf was transitioning from their earlier work into a more refined and cohesive sound. This EP followed their critically acclaimed album, 'In a Safe Place,' solidifying their reputation in the ambient music scene while exploring new sonic territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sigur Rós· Explosions in the Sky· Moby
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Need Help 3:36
- 2 Fear of Flying 4:47
- 3 Drawing Mountains 3:31
- 4 Enchanted Hill 4:44
- 5 Kevlar 4:14
- 6 San Simeon 5:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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