Holy Weather
Civil Twilight · 2012
42 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Atmospheric melodies intertwine with haunting vocals to create an introspective soundscape exploring themes of love and loss.
Top tracks — play these first
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River — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its lush instrumentals and poignant exploration of longing and yearning.
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Every Walk That I've Ever Taken Has Been in Your Direction — The track stands out for its vivid imagery and personal narrative, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of connection and destiny.
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Holy Weather — The title track features a powerful chorus that encapsulates the essence of the album, merging atmospheric soundscapes with profound lyrical contemplation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines atmospheric melodies and introspective themes, though it doesn't stand out uniquely in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build a consistent mid-tempo atmosphere, while the fourth track introduces a more dynamic shift with varied instrumentation.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a haunting effect, particularly in the choruses.
- The album closes with two tracks that slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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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
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 River 3:14
- 2 Holy Weather 4:59
- 3 Fire Escape 3:41
- 4 Move/Stay 3:15
- 5 Every Walk That I've Ever Taken Has Been in Your Direction 3:49
- 6 Highway of Fallen Kings 4:17
- 7 It's Over 3:43
- 8 Shape of a Sound 2:55
- 9 Sweet Resistance 4:08
- 10 Please Don't Find Me 4:15
- 11 Doorway 4:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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