Lysandre
Christopher Owens · 2013
28 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A nostalgic journey through love and loss, blending folk-inflected melodies with indie rock sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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New York City — This track vividly captures the excitement and melancholy of urban life, blending romantic imagery with a yearning for connection.
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A Broken Heart — With its raw honesty about heartbreak, this song represents the emotional core of the album, intertwining simple melodies with poignant lyrics.
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Love Is in the Ear of the Listener — This track stands out for its playful yet profound examination of love's subjective nature, showcasing Owens' lyrical wit and charm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends personal narratives with varied tempos and motifs, creating a cohesive yet distinct listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a thematic instrumental piece that sets a reflective mood, followed by tracks that alternate between upbeat and slower tempos.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, creating a rich texture that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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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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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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A Broken Heart
The narrative shifts from reflection to direct confrontation of pain creates an emotional pivot in the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lysandre's Theme 0:39
- 2 Here We Go 3:37
- 3 New York City 3:15
- 4 A Broken Heart 3:11
- 5 Here We Go Again 3:26
- 6 Riviera Rock 3:34
- 7 Love Is in the Ear of the Listener 2:15
- 8 Lysandre 2:54
- 9 Everywhere You Knew 2:17
- 10 Closing Theme 0:48
- 11 Part of Me (Lysandre's Epilogue) 2:30
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