Miracle Mile
Latch Key Kid · 2008
43 min · 11 tracks · pop music
A reflective blend of pop melodies and introspective lyrics that navigate the complexities of youth and belonging.
Top tracks — play these first
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Streets of Gold — This track features a vibrant melody paired with lyrics that evoke a sense of yearning for a brighter future, encapsulating the album's overarching themes.
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Fountain of Youth — With its infectious chorus and contemplative verses, this song captures the fleeting nature of youth and the desire to hold onto innocence.
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Miracle Mile — The title track stands out for its rich imagery and emotional resonance, serving as a metaphor for life's journey and personal discovery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines reflective lyrics with pop melodies, creating a relatable yet somewhat conventional sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate a gradual build-up, starting with soft instrumentation that swells into fuller arrangements by the chorus.
- The lyrical themes often revolve around personal growth and nostalgia, with specific imagery that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences.
- 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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5/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Coming Home Soon
The verse portrays a vivid scene of returning to familiar places, invoking both nostalgia and anticipation.
The imagery shifts from specific memories to broader themes of belonging, creating an emotional arc that enhances the listener's connection to the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Turn it out 4:26
- 2 Streets of Gold 4:33
- 3 Angel in the Alleyway 4:37
- 4 Fountain of Youth 3:21
- 5 Coming Home Soon 4:02
- 6 Time will take away 4:23
- 7 Miracle Mile 3:51
- 8 Sidewalk Song 3:38
- 9 Latch Key Kid 3:56
- 10 Thin Air 4:28
- 11 Good Times 2:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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