Hollow Meadows
Richard Hawley · 2015
49 min · 11 tracks · pop music
Melancholic melodies intertwine with rich instrumentation, creating a reflective soundscape that captures both nostalgia and hope.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Still Want You — Opening with a haunting melody, this track encapsulates longing and desire, setting the emotional tone for the entire album.
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Long Time Down — This song features an expansive arrangement that blends orchestral elements with rock, showcasing Hawley's ability to create a grand yet intimate atmosphere.
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Welcome the Sun — With its uplifting message and intricate guitar work, this track serves as a hopeful counterpoint to the album's more melancholic moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Hollow Meadows showcases rich instrumentation and reflective songwriting, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
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 lush string arrangements that enhance the melancholic tone without overwhelming the vocals.
- The lyrics often reflect on themes of nostalgia and longing, with a narrative style that invites listener engagement.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective melodies for quiet moments
- steady pacing for thoughtful listening
- nostalgic atmosphere on rainy days
- mid-tempo flow for relaxed evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Hollow Meadows is Richard Hawley's fifth studio album, released in 2015, following the critically acclaimed Standing at the Sky's Edge. At this point in his career, Hawley had established himself as a distinctive voice in British rock, known for his lush arrangements and introspective lyrics. This album continued to build on his signature style while exploring personal themes of love and loss.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Scott Matthews· Elbow· The Last Shadow Puppets
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I Still Want You 4:07
- 2 The World Looks Down 3:43
- 3 Which Way 2:58
- 4 Serenade of Blue 4:07
- 5 Long Time Down 5:38
Disc 2
- 1 Nothing Like a Friend 5:04
- 2 Sometimes I Feel 5:35
- 3 Tuesday PM 3:30
- 4 Welcome the Sun 6:17
- 5 Heart of Oak 4:26
- 6 What Love Means 3:40
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