What makes If You're Dreaming by Anna Burch notable?

The album received positive reviews from several notable outlets, including Pitchfork and NPR, highlighting Burch's ability to craft relatable narratives over catchy melodies. It also marked a significant step in her artistic evolution, helping to broaden her audience and establish her presence in the indie music landscape. If You're Dreaming is Anna Burch's sophomore album, following her acclaimed debut, Quit the Curse, released in 2017. At this point in her career, Burch was solidifying her sound and gaining recognition within the indie rock scene, showcasing a maturation in her songwriting and production approach.

How many songs are on If You're Dreaming?

If You're Dreaming has 12 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

If You're Dreaming

Anna Burch · 2020

38 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A blend of introspective lyrics and jangly melodies that evoke a sense of longing and quiet resilience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Jacket — This track features a blend of reflective lyrics with a catchy chorus, encapsulating the album's themes of vulnerability and self-awareness. Its infectious melody makes it a standout moment.
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Party’s Over — With its upbeat tempo juxtaposed against lyrics about the aftermath of social gatherings, this song cleverly captures feelings of disconnection and nostalgia.
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Every Feeling — This closing track showcases Burch's lyrical depth as she navigates complex emotions, while its lush instrumentation elevates the overall mood of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100

Foothills

Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting with relatable themes, though it remains within familiar indie rock territory.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
The lyrics often reflect personal experiences and introspection, with a focus on relatable themes of longing and resilience.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 2/10

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 Can’t Sleep 4:36
2 Party’s Over 2:42
3 Jacket 3:36
4 So I Can See 3:22
5 Ask Me To 3:24
6 Keep It Warm 1:40
7 Go It Alone 3:18
8 Tell Me What’s True 3:48
9 Not So Bad 3:15
10 Picture Show 1:07
11 Every Feeling 4:27
12 Here With You 2:56

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