Released 20 years ago
Let Me Go, Let Me Go, Let Me Go
Jason Molina · 2006
34 min · 9 tracks · indie rock
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and raw, introspective lyrics that echo through sparse arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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It's Easier Now — This track opens the album with a stark piano arrangement that sets a reflective tone, highlighting Molina's fragile vocal delivery and lyrical introspection.
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Alone With the Owl — With its brief yet poignant runtime, this song encapsulates feelings of solitude and longing, making it a standout moment for its vivid imagery and emotional weight.
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Let Me Go Let Me Go Let Me Go — The title track serves as the emotional climax of the album, offering an expansive exploration of yearning, underscored by a haunting arrangement that lingers long after it ends.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's minimalistic approach and emotional depth create a strong cohesive experience, though it may not stand out significantly in the broader indie rock landscape.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of sparse instrumentation, often relying on solo guitar or piano to support Molina's vocals.
- Each track maintains a slow to mid-tempo pace, with minimal variation in dynamics throughout the record.
- The lyrics are introspective and personal, often reflecting themes of solitude and longing, which are echoed in the haunting melodies.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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
- haunting melodies for quiet moments
- introspective reflections on solitude
- cathartic release of pent-up emotions
- patient unfolding of melancholic themes
- short tracks for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- need for upbeat tempos
- prefer standalone energetic tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Let Me Go, Let Me Go, Let Me Go marks Jason Molina's first album under the name 'Jason Molina' after his work with Songs: Ohia. At this point in his career, he was refining his sound towards more personal storytelling following the critical acclaim of his previous releases, showcasing a deeper vulnerability in his songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Will Oldham· Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's Easier Now 4:02
- 2 Everything Should Try Again 4:17
- 3 Alone With the Owl 2:25
- 4 Don't It Look Like Rain 3:50
- 5 Some Things Never Try 2:12
- 6 It Must Be Raining There Forever 3:34
- 7 Get Out Get Out Get Out 3:28
- 8 It Costs You Nothing 4:01
- 9 Let Me Go Let Me Go Let Me Go 6:42
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