In Time to Voices
Blood Red Shoes · 2012
39 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of driving rhythms and atmospheric melodies, intertwining introspection with the urgency of alternative rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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In Time to Voices — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of introspection and emotional confrontation, setting a powerful tone with its driving beat and haunting vocals.
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Lost Kids — This track stands out for its raw energy and commentary on youth disillusionment, blending infectious hooks with poignant lyrics that resonate deeply.
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Two Dead Minutes — With its immersive soundscape and contemplative lyrics, this song showcases the duo's ability to balance intensity with vulnerability, marking a highlight of the album.
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Night Light — This track highlights a shift towards darker themes while maintaining melodic accessibility, offering listeners a glimpse into the band's evolving artistic direction.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines atmospheric melodies with driving rhythms, showcasing solid songwriting and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The first track features a gradual build-up with layered guitars and vocals, setting an atmospheric tone that persists through the album.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between quiet verses and explosive choruses, creating a sense of urgency.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- urgent emotional release moments
- pulsating rhythms for focus
- raw intensity during solitude
- short bursts of reflection
- reflective anthems for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of smooth melodies
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of In Time to Voices in 2012, Blood Red Shoes had established themselves as a prominent duo in the UK indie rock scene following their critically acclaimed albums, Box of Secrets and Fire Like This. This album marked their third studio effort and represented a continued evolution in their sound, showcasing a more mature approach to songwriting and production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death from Above 1979· The Kills· Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Time to Voices 3:44
- 2 Lost Kids 3:44
- 3 Cold 3:32
- 4 Two Dead Minutes 3:40
- 5 The Silence and the Drones 4:30
- 6 Night Light 2:56
- 7 Je me perds 1:28
- 8 Stop Kicking 3:10
- 9 Slip Into Blue 4:14
- 10 Down Here in the Dark 3:21
- 11 7 Years 4:48
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