What makes Magnolia by Turnover notable?

Magnolia received positive reviews from critics, particularly for its lush instrumentation and emotional depth. The album helped solidify Turnover's place in the indie rock scene and influenced subsequent bands with its blend of dream pop and emo aesthetics. Released in April 2013, Magnolia is Turnover's debut studio album, following their earlier EP, Blue Dream. At this point, the band was establishing their sound, moving from a heavier post-hardcore background towards a more melodic and atmospheric indie rock style.

How many songs are on Magnolia?

Magnolia has 11 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Magnolia

Turnover · 2013

34 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

A tapestry of shimmering guitars and introspective lyrics creates a dreamy landscape of indie rock melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Shiver — Opening with ethereal guitar lines, this track captures the essence of the album's introspective nature while setting a tone of vulnerability.
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Bloom — This song showcases the band's ability to balance melody and emotion, with lyrics that evoke feelings of hope amidst personal struggles.
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Daydreaming — The closing track features a poignant shift in dynamics, revisiting themes of longing and reflection that resonate throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

55 /100

Foothills

Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

Magnolia blends melodic indie rock with ambient elements, establishing a cohesive yet familiar sound.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that build on layered guitar melodies, while the second half shifts to more subdued arrangements with softer vocals.
Several tracks incorporate ambient soundscapes, creating a dreamlike quality that enhances the introspective lyrics.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

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 Shiver 2:40
2 Most of the Time 4:35
3 Wither 3:25
4 Seedwong 3:01
5 Pray for Me 2:49
6 Bloom 2:54
7 Hollow 2:49
8 To the Bottom 3:37
9 Like a Whisper 2:38
10 Flicker and Fade 2:16
11 Daydreaming 3:33

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