In Search of Elusive Little Comets
Little Comets · 2011
34 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
Bright indie rock melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant yet contemplative soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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One Night in October — This track showcases the band's knack for catchy hooks paired with thoughtful lyrics about fleeting moments and nostalgia, encapsulating their signature sound.
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Joanna — With its infectious rhythm and vivid storytelling, this song highlights the band's ability to blend personal narratives with engaging melodies.
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Intelligent Animals — This closing track features a more reflective tone while maintaining an upbeat tempo, illustrating the band's range and depth in songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines bright melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting but lacks strong cohesion in sequencing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more contemplative pieces.
- Several tracks utilize intricate guitar melodies that intertwine with rhythmic drumming, creating a layered sound.
- The lyrics often reflect personal and introspective themes, with a focus on storytelling that complements the music.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibes
- youthful longing and introspection
- for afternoon daydreaming
- engaging narrative through short tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In Search of Elusive Little Comets is Little Comets' debut album, released in January 2011 after the band formed in 2008. The album emerged during a period of growing momentum for the group, as they began to establish themselves in the UK indie rock scene following several successful EPs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vampire Weekend· Foals· Two Door Cinema Club
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Adultery 3:01
- 2 One Night in October 3:23
- 3 Joanna 3:09
- 4 Her Black Eyes 4:00
- 5 Isles 2:43
- 6 Darling Alistair 2:49
- 7 Tricolour 2:32
- 8 Lost Time 3:17
- 9 Dancing Song 2:29
- 10 Mathilda 3:06
- 11 Intelligent Animals 4:10
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