Hotel Insomnia
For Tracy Hyde · 2022
56 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
Dreamy soundscapes intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective atmosphere that captures the feeling of late-night wanderings.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kodiak — This track features soaring melodies and rich textures that encapsulate the album's exploration of longing and personal reflection.
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The First Time (Is The Last Time) — With its poignant lyrics and emotive instrumentation, this song showcases the band's ability to blend nostalgia with contemporary indie sounds.
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Lungs — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts in tempo and mood, highlighting the band's experimental approach to songwriting and arrangement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends dreamy soundscapes with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective atmosphere throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half shifts to more subdued and reflective pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar effects that create a lush, atmospheric soundscape characteristic of shoegaze.
- The lyrics often explore themes of introspection and existential reflection, with a focus on personal experiences and late-night thoughts.
- 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
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 Undulate 4:31
- 2 The First Time (Is The Last Time) 4:31
- 3 Kodiak 5:52
- 4 Lungs 3:38
- 5 Estuary 5:07
- 6 Bleachers 2:14
- 7 Friends 4:01
- 8 Natalie 4:11
- 9 Sirens 5:11
- 10 House Of Mirrors 5:03
- 11 Milkshake 3:41
- 12 Subway Station Revelation 4:14
- 13 Leave The Planet 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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