Held in Splendor
Quilt · 2014
42 min · 13 tracks · psychedelic rock
Dreamy melodies intertwine with lush harmonies and intricate guitar work, creating a rich tapestry of psychedelic soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Saturday Bride — This track stands out with its infectious melody and layered harmonies, embodying the album's spirit of dreamy exploration.
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Eye of the Pearl — The song features a captivating blend of rhythmic shifts and evocative lyrics, showcasing Quilt's ability to craft immersive soundscapes.
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Mary Mountain — With its reflective tone and intricate instrumentation, this track epitomizes the band's lush aesthetic while delving into themes of nature and introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate songwriting and lush production, solidifying Quilt's place in contemporary psychedelic rock.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a dense, immersive soundscape.
- The use of intricate guitar work is prominent, with multiple tracks featuring extended instrumental sections that explore different melodic ideas.
- 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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6/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Arctic Shark 2:37
- 2 Saturday Bride 3:49
- 3 Eye of the Pearl 3:17
- 4 Mary Mountain 5:01
- 5 Tie Up the Tides 3:33
- 6 The Hollow 1:51
- 7 A Mirror 2:59
- 8 Just Dust 2:28
- 9 The World is Flat 2:04
- 10 Tired & Buttered 3:00
- 11 Secondary Swan 4:38
- 12 Talking Trains 2:31
- 13 I Sleep in Nature 5:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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