Meteorites
Echo & the Bunnymen · 2014
47 min · 10 tracks · post-punk
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape that feels both expansive and intimately personal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Meteorites Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's cosmic themes and rich instrumentation, serving as a poignant exploration of existence and time.
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Holy Moses — This track features vibrant rhythms and an infectious chorus, showcasing the band's ability to blend lyrical introspection with catchy melodies.
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Explosions — With its layered arrangements and atmospheric sound, this song reflects the album's overarching themes of change and transformation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends ethereal melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting and cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a slow build with layered guitars and atmospheric synths, setting a reflective tone for the album.
- Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, creating a dynamic interplay between the lead and backing vocals.
- The last three tracks feature a gradual decrease in tempo, allowing for a more introspective conclusion to the album.
- 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
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
- reflective moments of introspection
- dynamic progression with resolution
- ethereal soundscapes for contemplation
- exploratory listening on quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Represents a strong return after five years, showcasing continued creativity.
- Themes
- cosmic wonder· ethereal landscapes
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Meteorites is Echo & the Bunnymen's first studio album in five years following their 2009 album The Fountain. At this point in their career, the band was experiencing a resurgence, reconnecting with their post-punk roots while also exploring new sonic territories under the guidance of producer Youth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Joy Division· Siouxsie and the Banshees
Tracklist
- 1 Meteorites Start here 5:12
- 2 Holy Moses 3:43
- 3 Constantinople 4:55
- 4 Is This a Breakdown? 3:56
- 5 Grapes Upon the Vine 3:37
- 6 Lovers on the Run 4:47
- 7 Burn It Down 3:57
- 8 Explosions 4:37
- 9 Market Town 7:38
- 10 New Horizons 5:26
What to play next
The Stars, the Oceans & the Moon
2018
Continues the ethereal sound with new interpretations and fresh arrangements.
Siberia
2005
Sets a similar atmospheric tone that leads into the introspective nature of Meteorites.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Trouble Will Find Me
The National
Shares a reflective atmosphere with rich instrumentation and themes of introspection and existentialism.
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
M83
Combines ethereal melodies and expansive soundscapes, evoking a sense of cosmic wonder and nostalgia.
Burst Apart
The Antlers
Utilizes atmospheric production and lyrical depth to explore themes of longing and emotional landscapes.
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