Low Level Owl: Volume II
The Appleseed Cast · 2001
55 min · 12 tracks · emo
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with intricate melodies, creating a hauntingly immersive journey through introspective themes and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Strings — The song opens with delicate instrumentation that sets a contemplative tone, showcasing the band's ability to weave complex melodies with emotive lyrics.
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Rooms and Gardens — This track highlights dynamic shifts between quiet introspection and climactic crescendos, exemplifying the band's signature style of blending tension and release.
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Confession — As the closing track, it encapsulates the album's themes of vulnerability and reflection, featuring an extended instrumental passage that invites deep emotional engagement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate melodies and atmospheric depth create a compelling listening experience, though it may not resonate beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features long, atmospheric tracks that often build gradually, with layered instrumentation creating a dense soundscape.
- Several songs incorporate spoken word elements or ambient interludes, breaking up the melodic sections and adding texture.
- The track lengths vary significantly, with some exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended exploration of themes and motifs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive soundscapes for introspection
- patient exploration of emotional depth
- haunting melodies that linger
- cascading crescendos inviting reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Low Level Owl: Volume II is The Appleseed Cast's fourth studio album and follows their breakthrough work, Mare Vitalis. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of emo and post-rock, gaining recognition for their expansive sonic landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- American Football· Mineral· The Promise Ring
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Argument
A pivotal moment where the lyrics shift from accusatory tones to introspective reflections on personal conflict.
This transition underscores a deeper exploration of interpersonal relationships, revealing layers of complexity not present in earlier verses.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 View of a Burning City (reprise) 1:26
- 2 Strings 5:09
- 3 A Place in Line 4:01
- 4 Shaking Hands 1:58
- 5 Rooms and Gardens 7:34
- 6 Ring Out the Warning Bell 6:00
- 7 Sunset Drama King 6:07
- 8 The Last in a Line 4:13
- 9 Decline 1:03
- 10 The Argument 5:51
- 11 Reaction 2:26
- 12 Confession 9:21
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