Lights of Endangered Species
Matthew Good · 2011
43 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock
A contemplative blend of acoustic melodies and introspective lyrics that delve into themes of existence and personal struggle.
Top tracks — play these first
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Extraordinary Fades — This track opens the album with a striking melody and sets the tone for the exploration of fading memories and lost connections.
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What If I Can't See The Stars Mildred? — The song features an emotional narrative that tackles existential questions, showcasing Good's ability to weave personal storytelling into universal themes.
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Lights of Endangered Species — Serving as the title track, this song encapsulates the overarching theme of vulnerability in modern existence while employing rich lyrical imagery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's acoustic focus and thematic depth create a reflective listening experience, though it remains within established genre boundaries.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instrumentation, with layered guitar melodies supporting introspective vocal lines throughout.
- Tracks often shift dynamics subtly, with quieter verses building into more intense choruses, creating an ebb and flow in energy.
- Several songs incorporate extended instrumental sections that allow for reflection, particularly towards the end of tracks.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative background ambiance
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2011, Matthew Good had established himself as a prominent figure in the Canadian music scene, with 'Lights of Endangered Species' being his sixth studio album. This release followed his critically acclaimed album 'Vancouver,' which solidified his reputation for merging poignant lyrics with melodic rock. After a brief hiatus from recording, this album marked a return to solo work after his band, The Matthew Good Band, disbanded.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Gray· Gavin DeGraw· The Fray
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Extraordinary Fades 2:53
- 2 How It Goes 4:01
- 3 Shallow's Low 5:04
- 4 What If I Can't See The Stars Mildred? 5:10
- 5 Zero Orchestra 4:45
- 6 Non Populus 8:19
- 7 In A Place Of Lesser Men 3:09
- 8 Set Me On Fire 5:21
- 9 Lights of Endangered Species 4:20
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