Human Harbour
Melody Club · 2011
43 min · 11 tracks · new wave
A vibrant blend of synth-driven melodies and emotive vocals that capture the essence of modern new wave.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sweet Disaster — With its infectious chorus and anthemic quality, this track epitomizes the band's knack for crafting memorable hooks and emotional depth.
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War Of Hearts — This song features poignant lyrics reflecting on personal struggles, encapsulating the emotional core of the album while maintaining a danceable rhythm.
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Only You Can Heal Me — The heartfelt narrative combined with lush synths makes this track stand out, showcasing the band's ability to merge vulnerability with upbeat instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and prominent synth lines, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Several tracks employ layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that enhances the emotive quality of the lyrics.
- The last two tracks slow down significantly, with 'I Don't Believe In Angels' ending on a reflective note that contrasts with the earlier material.
- 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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5/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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War Of Hearts
The lyrics shift from introspective solitude to a rallying cry for connection, creating a moment of collective yearning.
This progression from isolation to a call for unity illustrates the complexity of human emotions, enhancing the song's impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Hunter 3:03
- 2 Dreamers' Wasteland 3:47
- 3 Sweet Disaster 4:01
- 4 A New Set Of Wings 3:26
- 5 Only You Can Heal Me 4:07
- 6 War Of Hearts 4:04
- 7 Human Harvest 5:06
- 8 Bed Of Needles 4:59
- 9 Karma Control 3:51
- 10 I Don't Believe In Angels 3:18
- 11 You Don't Love Me 3:50
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