Look Now Look Again
Rainer Maria · 1999
34 min · 9 tracks · indie rock
A dynamic blend of emotive melodies and sharp lyrical introspection wrapped in a vibrant indie rock sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rise — Opening with an urgent energy, this track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of awakening and emotional vulnerability with its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics.
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Feeling Neglected? — This song stands out for its raw honesty and catchy hooks, addressing feelings of alienation while showcasing the band's knack for relatable storytelling through music.
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Breakfast of Champions — With its layered instrumentation and clever wordplay, this track exemplifies Rainer Maria's ability to merge intellectual lyricism with infectious melodies, making it a fan favorite.
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The Reason the Night Is Long — This track's introspective nature and haunting melodies provide a contrasting depth to the album, exploring themes of longing and existential reflection that resonate throughout the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical themes and varied instrumentation but lacks a fully cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Lyrical themes of introspection are prevalent, with several songs employing vivid imagery and personal narratives.
- 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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5/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rise 4:18
- 2 Planetary 5:21
- 3 Broken Radio 3:11
- 4 Feeling Neglected? 4:43
- 5 Breakfast of Champions 3:37
- 6 The Reason the Night Is Long 3:48
- 7 Lost, Dropped, and Cancelled 2:45
- 8 Centrifuge 3:37
- 9 I'm Melting! 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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