Long Knives Drawn
Rainer Maria · 2003
35 min · 9 tracks · indie rock
Melodic indie rock intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating an atmospheric yet urgent exploration of relationships and identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Long Knives — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic focus on conflict and self-reflection, blending sharp instrumentation with poignant lyrics that explore betrayal and loyalty.
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The Awful Truth of Loving — This track stands out for its intricate vocal harmonies and a haunting melody that vividly portrays the complexities of love and vulnerability.
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Mystery and Misery — As the opening track, it sets the tone for the album with its urgent energy and lyrical exploration of existential angst, drawing listeners into the band's world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines urgent melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive exploration of emotional themes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving rhythm in 'Mystery and Misery', establishing an urgent tone that persists through the first half.
- Tracks often feature layered guitar lines that create a dense, atmospheric sound, particularly evident in 'The Awful Truth of Loving'.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quieter verses to more intense choruses, as seen in 'Long Knives' and 'Ears Ring'.
- 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
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mystery and Misery 4:43
- 2 Long Knives 3:08
- 3 Ears Ring 3:43
- 4 The Double Life 3:29
- 5 The Awful Truth of Loving 4:57
- 6 The Imperatives 4:29
- 7 Floors 4:13
- 8 CT Catholic 3:51
- 9 Situation: Relation 2:51
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