It'll End in Tears
This Mortal Coil · 1984
44 min · 12 tracks · dream pop
Ethereal soundscapes blend haunting vocals with lush instrumentation, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that lingers in the mind.
Top tracks — play these first
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Song to the Siren — This track's haunting arrangement and ethereal vocals create an emotional core for the album, encapsulating its themes of longing and vulnerability.
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Holocaust — Through its somber tone and delicate instrumentation, this cover reveals layers of sorrow and introspection, showcasing the band's ability to evoke deep emotion.
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Kangaroo — This interpretation highlights a fragile beauty through its minimalistic approach, allowing the vocal performance to shine and resonate with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of haunting vocals and lush instrumentation creates a distinctive dream pop sound.
What we noticed
- Tracks often employ reverb-heavy production, creating an ethereal sound that enhances the dreamlike quality of the music.
- Several songs utilize unconventional song structures, with extended instrumental passages that allow for atmospheric exploration.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Song to the Siren
The transition from longing to acceptance occurs as the song shifts from a wistful tone to a more resigned one.
This pivotal moment enhances the emotional impact by contrasting hope with resignation, effectively illustrating the complexities of desire.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kangaroo 3:31
- 2 Song to the Siren 3:30
- 3 Holocaust 3:38
- 4 Fyt 4:24
- 5 Fond Affections 3:51
- 6 The Last Ray 4:08
- 7 Another Day 2:54
- 8 Waves Become Wings 4:26
- 9 Barramundi 3:56
- 10 Dreams Made Flesh 3:48
- 11 Not Me 3:44
- 12 A Single Wish 2:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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