I Heard You Listening
Echolyn · 2015
62 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock
A rich tapestry of intricate melodies and harmonies, blending progressive rock with emotional depth and lyrical storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Messenger of All’s Right — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its dynamic shifts and complex time signatures, showcasing Echolyn's signature sound right from the start.
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Warjazz — The intricate interplay between instruments and shifting rhythms in this track exemplifies the band's prowess in fusing jazz influences within a progressive rock framework.
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Different Days — Lyrically poignant, this track captures themes of change and reflection, highlighting the band's ability to weave personal narratives into elaborate musical compositions.
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Carried Home — With its emotive vocals and lush instrumentation, this song stands out as a highlight of emotional depth, resonating with listeners through its heartfelt delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Echolyn's return showcases intricate compositions and strong thematic cohesion, marking a solid entry in modern progressive rock.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate extended instrumental sections that showcase the band's musicianship, with intricate guitar and keyboard interplay.
- Lyrical themes are woven throughout the tracks, creating a narrative thread that connects the songs without losing individual identity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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8/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Messenger of All’s Right 6:23
- 2 Warjazz 5:16
- 3 Empyrean Views 9:18
- 4 Different Days 7:47
- 5 Carried Home 5:10
- 6 Once I Get Mine 5:40
- 7 Sound of Bees 6:57
- 8 All This Time We’re Given 7:58
- 9 Vanishing Sun 7:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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