Masters of the Burial
Amy Millan · 2009
31 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A haunting blend of intimate melodies and reflective lyrics that captures the essence of solitude and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Old Perfume — This track stands out for its evocative imagery and emotional resonance, encapsulating themes of nostalgia and lost love through delicate instrumentation.
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Finish Line — With its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics, this song captures a sense of urgency and yearning, marking it as a highlight in Millan's solo exploration.
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I Will Follow You Into the Dark — This cover adds a layer of somber reflection to the album, highlighting Millan's ability to reinterpret well-known songs while maintaining their emotional weight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and reflective lyrics but lacks broad recognition beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half shifts to more subdued arrangements.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The final track ends with a prolonged fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Bruised Ghosts 2:41
- 2 Low Sail 2:38
- 3 Old Perfume 3:14
- 4 Towers 3:13
- 5 Day to Day 2:24
- 6 Bury This 3:02
- 7 Finish Line 2:31
- 8 Run for Me 3:12
- 9 I Will Follow You Into the Dark 3:22
- 10 Lost Compass 1:53
- 11 Bound 3:12
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