Hallelujah All the Way Home
The Verlaines · 1985
33 min · 8 tracks · rock music
A jangly, melodic tapestry of rock imbued with poetic storytelling and the atmospheric haze of New Zealand's indie scene.
Top tracks — play these first
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It Was Raining — This track sets the tone for the album with its evocative lyrics and layered instrumentation, encapsulating the band's unique blend of melancholy and melody.
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For the Love of Ash Grey — A standout piece that showcases the band's lyrical depth, marrying vivid imagery with intricate guitar work that exemplifies their signature style.
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The Ballad of Harry Noryb — This lengthy narrative journey encapsulates The Verlaines' storytelling prowess, weaving a rich tapestry of character and emotion through its extended runtime.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and storytelling, characteristic of the Dunedin Sound, with notable cohesion across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature jangly guitars and upbeat tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more introspective mood.
- Each song typically features a prominent melodic hook that is revisited throughout, creating a sense of cohesion within individual tracks.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and storytelling, with a focus on personal and emotional themes that unfold gradually.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 It Was Raining 5:02
- 2 All Laid On 2:12
- 3 The Lady and the Lizard 5:55
- 4 Don’t Send Me Away 1:57
- 5 Lying in State 2:37
- 6 Phil Too? 4:39
- 7 For the Love of Ash Grey 3:36
- 8 The Ballad of Harry Noryb 7:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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