Lost Wisdom pt. 2
Mount Eerie · 2019
31 min · 8 tracks · indie folk
Intimate folk melodies intertwine with raw, reflective lyricism that contemplates existence and connection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Belief — This opening track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of doubt and searching for meaning within personal tragedy, setting a contemplative tone.
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Love Without Possession — This song poignantly explores the complexities of love and attachment, illustrating the tension between desire and freedom in relationships through haunting melodies.
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Real Lost Wisdom — In this track, the interplay of simple instrumentation and profound lyrics highlights the struggle to find clarity amidst confusion, serving as a centerpiece for the album's narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's introspective lyrics and minimalistic sound create a cohesive and emotionally resonant experience.
What we noticed
- The album features sparse instrumentation, primarily acoustic guitar and soft vocals, allowing the lyrics to take center stage.
- Each track is structured around a central theme or idea, often returning to motifs from earlier songs to create a sense of continuity.
- Several tracks utilize ambient sounds and field recordings, enhancing the intimate atmosphere and grounding the reflective lyrics in a specific context.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- introspective moments of quiet reflection
- fragile beauty in minimalist arrangements
- short tracks for focused listening
- haunting atmosphere for solitude
- emotional depth in brief snippets
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced energy
- prefer standalone, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Lost Wisdom pt. 2 marks Mount Eerie's continued exploration of grief and existential themes following the critically acclaimed A Crow Looked at Me. Released two years after his wife’s passing, this album deepens the introspection established in earlier works while showcasing a more matured sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phil Elverum· Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Belief 7:23
- 2 When I Walk Out of the Museum 2:52
- 3 Enduring the Waves 2:50
- 4 Love Without Possession 4:32
- 5 Real Lost Wisdom 4:08
- 6 Widows 3:02
- 7 Pink Light 1:57
- 8 Belief, pt. 2 4:42
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