Loud Planes Fly Low
The Rosebuds · 2011
41 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Dreamy melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that balances melancholy and hope.
Top tracks — play these first
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Go Ahead — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and reflective lyrics about letting go, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of loss and acceptance.
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Limitless Arms — This song showcases the duo's harmonies beautifully, blending poignant lyrics with an uplifting sound that highlights their ability to balance sadness with optimism.
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Come Visit Me — With its intimate storytelling and evocative imagery, this track exemplifies the album's emotional core, drawing listeners into a personal narrative of yearning and connection.
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Woods — This track features intricate instrumentation that complements its lyrical exploration of nature and solitude, representing a departure into more textured soundscapes.
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Worthwhile — Closing the album on a contemplative note, this track distills the essence of the entire record, offering a resolution that feels both satisfying and reflective.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features layered melodies and varied arrangements, creating a cohesive yet introspective listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a dreamy atmosphere with layered instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a more stripped-down arrangement.
- Several tracks feature a call-and-response vocal style, creating a conversational dynamic between the two lead singers.
- The album closes with a gradual build-up in 'Worthwhile', where the instrumentation swells before fading out, leaving an echoing sense of resolution.
- 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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamy soundscapes for introspection
- melancholic melodies with hopefulness
- gentle pacing for reflective moments
- short tracks for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seek constant high energy
- prefer straightforward lyrical content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Loud Planes Fly Low' was released in 2011, The Rosebuds had already established themselves with several albums since their debut in 2003. This album marked a significant point in their evolution as they explored more complex themes and sonic textures, following their previous release 'Life Like' in 2008.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Shins· Ra Ra Riot· Death Cab for Cutie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Go Ahead 4:20
- 2 Limitless Arms 5:12
- 3 Second Bird of Paradise 3:29
- 4 Come Visit Me 4:32
- 5 Without a Focus 4:06
- 6 Waiting for You 3:13
- 7 Woods 4:42
- 8 A Story 5:05
- 9 Cover Ears 3:49
- 10 Worthwhile 2:52
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