Released 10 years ago
HANA
Hana Pestle · 2016
22 min · 5 tracks · acoustic music
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that invites deep reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Avalanche — Avalanche features stirring vocal harmonies and vivid imagery that encapsulate the struggle of confronting overwhelming emotions, making it a standout track on the EP.
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Underwater — This track showcases Pestle's ability to blend delicate instrumentation with powerful themes of vulnerability, effectively highlighting her unique songwriting style.
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Chimera — Chimera closes the EP with an expansive sound that explores themes of identity and transformation, reflecting both musical and lyrical maturity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong songwriting and emotional depth while maintaining a cohesive sound throughout its brief runtime.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent use of fingerpicked guitar patterns that create a delicate, flowing texture.
- Each song employs a gradual build-up, with layered vocal harmonies introduced in the second half, enhancing emotional impact.
- The final track features a stark contrast with minimal instrumentation, focusing solely on vocals and piano, which shifts the overall mood.
- 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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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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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White
The bridge shifts perspective dramatically, revealing an unexpected truth about personal growth amidst chaos.
This structural change not only heightens emotional impact but also emphasizes the contrast between innocence and experience present throughout the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Clay 5:04
- 2 Avalanche 3:50
- 3 Underwater 4:17
- 4 White 3:36
- 5 Chimera 5:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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