Meyrin Fields
Broken Bells · 2011
11 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock
A lush blend of melodic pop and introspective lyrics wrapped in expansive soundscapes and atmospheric textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Meyrin Fields — The title track encapsulates the album's dreamy aesthetic with its ethereal instrumentation and reflective lyrics, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Windows — This track features a catchy chorus and an infectious melody that highlights the duo's ability to craft accessible yet complex songs.
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Heartless Empire — With its poignant lyrics addressing themes of disillusionment, this song showcases the lyrical depth and emotional resonance that characterize the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Meyrin Fields blends lush melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive yet expansive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a slow build with layered synths and a gradual introduction of percussion, setting a contemplative mood.
- The lyrics often reflect themes of nostalgia, with melodic hooks that recur throughout the tracks, enhancing their introspective quality.
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Heartless Empire
Towards the end, a shift occurs where the narrator directly confronts feelings of betrayal and loss.
This turn towards direct confrontation deepens the emotional impact, contrasting earlier reflections in the song with a raw immediacy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Meyrin Fields 2:49
- 2 Windows 3:14
- 3 An Easy Life 2:42
- 4 Heartless Empire 2:44
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