Hell or Highwater
David Duchovny · 2015
54 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Melancholic melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective and atmospheric soundscape that captures life’s complexities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let It Rain — This opening track sets the tone with its haunting melody and poignant lyrics about acceptance and resilience amidst adversity.
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3000 — A standout track that features an engaging blend of lyrical introspection and catchy hooks, it exemplifies Duchovny's unique songwriting style.
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Hell or Highwater — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and determination, showcasing Duchovny's vocal range and emotional depth.
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Lately It's Always December — This song highlights a reflective mood, combining rich instrumental layers with evocative lyrics that resonate with feelings of nostalgia and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and emotional depth but lacks standout production or uniqueness.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a gradual fade-out on the final track, creating a sense of resolution and reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let It Rain 4:35
- 2 3000 3:40
- 3 Stars 2:58
- 4 Hell or Highwater 5:46
- 5 The Things 3:57
- 6 The Rain Song 4:07
- 7 Unsaid Undone 4:16
- 8 Lately It's Always December 4:50
- 9 Another Year 4:56
- 10 Passenger 4:38
- 11 When the Time Comes 3:39
- 12 Positively Madison Ave 6:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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