Migrant
The Dear Hunter · 2013
50 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
An intricate tapestry of orchestral arrangements and emotive vocals that blend rock, indie, and progressive elements into a compelling narrative.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bring You Down — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving melody and poignant lyrics, showcasing the band's signature blend of rock and orchestral influences.
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Shouting at the Rain — This track encapsulates the emotional core of the album, using vivid imagery and dynamic shifts to convey a sense of struggle and resilience.
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The Kiss of Life — With its lush arrangements and heartfelt delivery, this song stands out as a powerful reflection on love and loss, embodying the album's thematic depth.
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Cycles — A highlight for its rhythmic intricacies and lyrical introspection, this track serves as a pivotal moment within the album's narrative arc.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Migrant blends orchestral arrangements with emotive storytelling, showcasing strong craft and composition.
What we noticed
- The album features a wide dynamic range, with tracks that shift from soft, contemplative moments to powerful crescendos, often within the same song.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, such as strings and brass, which are woven into the rock instrumentation rather than serving as mere embellishments.
- The lyrical themes explore personal and existential struggles, with narratives that unfold across the album, creating a sense of continuity.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- emotional depth in melodies
- reflective moments of introspection
- immersive journey through themes
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 2, 2013, Migrant is The Dear Hunter's fourth studio album and marks a significant evolution in their sound following their ambitious five-album concept series. At this point, the band was transitioning from their earlier narrative-driven work to a more personal exploration of themes, reflecting growth in both songwriting and musical complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Circa Survive· Coheed and Cambria· The Mars Volta
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Shouting at the Rain
The verse shifts from a personal lament to an outward cry against external circumstances, creating a strong contrast between internal feelings and external rea…
This structural shift deepens the emotional impact by juxtaposing vulnerability with defiance, illustrating the struggle between acceptance and resistance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bring You Down 4:24
- 2 Whisper 4:00
- 3 Shame 4:04
- 4 An Escape 3:40
- 5 Shouting at the Rain 4:17
- 6 The Kiss of Life 4:47
- 7 Girl 3:05
- 8 Cycles 4:33
- 9 Sweet Naïveté 4:33
- 10 Let Go 3:41
- 11 This Vicious Place 4:40
- 12 Don’t Look Back 4:45
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