Leylines
Rising Appalachia · 2019
54 min · 12 tracks
Folk-inspired melodies intertwine with soulful harmonies, creating a rich tapestry of sound that encourages resilience and community.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Believe in Being Ready — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its call for preparedness and positive action, encapsulating the spirit of the project.
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Make Magic — This track highlights the duo's fusion of traditional folk with contemporary messages, celebrating creativity and the power of collaboration.
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Resilient (Full Band) — The full band arrangement emphasizes communal strength and determination, making it an anthem for those seeking hope amidst adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends folk traditions with modern themes, showcasing strong songwriting and varied instrumentation.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, rhythmic track that sets a lively tone, followed by a series of songs that gradually introduce more introspective themes.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing community and interaction among the singers.
- The instrumentation varies significantly across tracks, with some featuring traditional folk instruments while others incorporate modern elements like electronic beats.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- community spirit in every track
- gradual peaks of emotional release
- for morning coffee rituals
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Leylines' was released in 2019, Rising Appalachia had established themselves as prominent voices in the contemporary folk scene. This album followed their critically acclaimed project 'Alive,' showcasing their commitment to social issues and community engagement through music, solidifying their artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Oh Hellos· The Civil Wars· Trampled by Turtles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Believe in Being Ready 2:10
- 2 Harmonize 5:07
- 3 Speak Out 3:55
- 4 Love Her in the Mornin’ 7:35
- 5 Shed Your Grace 3:40
- 6 Sadjuna 5:15
- 7 Make Magic 5:06
- 8 Sassafras 4:00
- 9 Sunny Days 3:31
- 10 Cuckoo 5:19
- 11 Indigo Dance 3:26
- 12 Resilient (Full Band) 5:45
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