Melancholia Hymns
Arcane Roots · 2017
54 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A sweeping blend of atmospheric rock and intricate melodies that captures the essence of longing and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Before Me — The opening track sets a powerful tone for the album with its haunting melodies and emotionally charged lyrics, establishing the thematic depth that follows.
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Indigo — This track features intricate guitar work and showcases the band's ability to balance heaviness with ethereal moments, making it a standout representation of their sonic range.
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Fireflies — With its captivating chorus and lyrical exploration of fleeting moments, this track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of nostalgia and melancholy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong composition and craft but lacks broad cultural reach.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build a gradual intensity, with layered instrumentation that peaks before the fourth track introduces a more subdued tone.
- Several tracks feature intricate guitar work that intertwines with atmospheric synths, creating a rich soundscape.
- The album includes moments of silence and minimalism, particularly in 'Solemn', which contrasts sharply with the more energetic tracks.
- 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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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
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 Before Me 5:56
- 2 Matter 4:53
- 3 Indigo 6:31
- 4 Off the Floor 4:13
- 5 Curtains 5:17
- 6 Solemn 5:41
- 7 Arp 4:22
- 8 Fireflies 6:11
- 9 Everything (All at Once) 3:43
- 10 Half the World 7:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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