Heart That's Pounding
Sally Seltmann · 2010
40 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A shimmering blend of introspective lyrics and airy melodies that evoke a sense of longing and connection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Harmony to My Heartbeat — This opening track sets the tone with its lush instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics, encapsulating the album's exploration of emotional resonance.
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Set Me Free — With its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus, this track stands out as a declaration of personal liberation and self-discovery.
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Heart That's Pounding — The title track captures the essence of the album through vivid imagery and a compelling melody that reflects themes of love and vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical themes and melodic structures but lacks standout production elements.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a lush, atmospheric sound, particularly in 'Harmony to My Heartbeat' and 'Heart That's Pounding'.
- 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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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
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- dreamy melodies for introspection
- emotional depth in lush soundscapes
- thoughtful background for creativity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Heart That's Pounding is Sally Seltmann's third studio album, following her critically acclaimed second album, Songs from the Front Row. At this point in her career, Seltmann was establishing herself as a distinctive voice in the indie rock scene, building on the momentum gained from her previous works and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Feist· Laura Marling· Regina Spektor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Harmony to My Heartbeat 3:55
- 2 Set Me Free 3:35
- 3 On the Borderline 4:01
- 4 Book Song 3:21
- 5 Dream About Changing 3:29
- 6 Heart That's Pounding 3:28
- 7 I Tossed a Coin 3:17
- 8 Happy 3:15
- 9 The Truth 3:30
- 10 Sentimental Seeker 2:39
- 11 5 Stars 3:01
- 12 Dark Blue Angel 3:08
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