I Dreamt I Was a Bird
Lucy Ward · 2015
37 min · 9 tracks · traditional folk music
Ethereal melodies intertwine with poignant storytelling, creating a tapestry of traditional folk sounds that feel both timeless and intimate.
Top tracks — play these first
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Summers That We Made — This opening track sets the reflective tone of the album, blending nostalgic imagery with a haunting melody that encapsulates the essence of memory.
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Ode to Whittaker Brown — This song showcases Ward's narrative strength, weaving a story about love and loss that is enhanced by its evocative instrumentation.
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Return to Earth — As the closing track, it offers a serene resolution to the album's themes, combining lyrical introspection with a delicate arrangement that lingers long after it ends.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong storytelling and layered arrangements but remains within familiar folk structures.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build gradually, while the fourth track shifts to a more traditional solo arrangement.
- Several songs incorporate narrative storytelling, with lyrics that unfold like short tales, enhancing the emotional connection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Ode to Whittaker Brown
The lyrics shift from past memories to present reflections, illustrating the passage of time through vivid imagery of nature and emotion.
This transition not only deepens the narrative but also highlights Ward's skill in portraying complex feelings tied to specific moments.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Summers That We Made 4:00
- 2 Ode to Whittaker Brown 4:52
- 3 Creatures and Demons 3:29
- 4 Lord Randall 4:32
- 5 Lion 4:09
- 6 Song for Lola 4:39
- 7 Daniel and the Mermaid 3:44
- 8 Connie and Bud 4:53
- 9 Return to Earth 2:54
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