Leave Alone the Empty Spaces
John Bramwell · 2017
27 min · 9 tracks
Intimate storytelling merges with folk-inflected melodies, creating a reflective soundscape that captures both solitude and connection.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Field Full of Secrets — Opening with delicate instrumentation and evocative lyrics, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of hidden emotions and personal narratives.
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Who Is Anybody? — This song stands out for its contemplative questioning of identity and belonging, showcasing Bramwell's ability to blend introspection with catchy melodies.
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Leave Alone the Empty Spaces — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of absence and reflection, blending poignant lyrics with a haunting melody that lingers long after listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intimate storytelling and cohesive sound create a reflective listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic guitar and piano, with layered vocal harmonies that create an intimate atmosphere.
- Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with lyrics that reflect personal narratives and introspective themes.
- The tempo varies slightly across the tracks, but most maintain a slow to mid-tempo pace, enhancing the reflective quality of 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 A Field Full of Secrets 2:42
- 2 Who Is Anybody? 3:18
- 3 Time's Arrow 3:09
- 4 From the Shore 3:45
- 5 Sat Beneath the Lightning Tree 4:02
- 6 The Whipperwill 2:49
- 7 Where Ever I Go, Where Ever You Are 2:01
- 8 Leave Alone the Empty Spaces 3:40
- 9 Meet Me at the Station 2:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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