What makes In the Midst of This by Expatriate notable?

The album garnered significant attention within the Australian music industry, earning a nomination for Best Independent Release at the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards. Its critical reception helped cement Expatriate's place in the indie rock genre and influenced subsequent bands exploring similar sounds. In the Midst of This is Expatriate's debut album, released in January 2007, following their formation in 2004. At this point, they were establishing themselves on the Australian indie rock scene, having built anticipation through local performances and an evolving sound that blended atmospheric elements with catchy songwriting.

How many songs are on In the Midst of This?

In the Midst of This has 13 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

In the Midst of This

Expatriate · 2007

49 min · 13 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant tapestry of indie rock infused with melodic hooks and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of yearning and discovery.

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Crazy — This track showcases the band's ability to blend upbeat melodies with reflective lyrics about emotional turmoil, creating a balance between joy and melancholy.
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Gotta Get Home — With its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus, this song captures a sense of urgency and longing, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Times Like These — The closing track offers an expansive soundscape that encapsulates the album's themes of introspection and connection, leaving listeners with a contemplative aftertaste.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its peers.

What we noticed

The first four tracks maintain a steady mid-tempo pace, while the fifth introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
Several tracks feature layered guitar melodies that intertwine with vocal harmonies, creating a rich sonic texture.
The lyrics often reflect themes of introspection and longing, with each song presenting a distinct narrative or emotional arc.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Get Out, Give In 3:13
2 Crazy 3:33
3 Gotta Get Home 3:48
4 The Spaces Between 3:27
5 In the Night 3:22
6 Play a Part 3:34
7 Shooting Star 3:28
8 You Were There 3:16
9 Only Wanna Love Ya 3:04
10 Deadman 3:02
11 Blackbird 4:08
12 Times Like These 4:09
13 Are You Awake? 6:54

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