Released 20 years ago
Modern Currencies
Uncut · 2006
48 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A blend of atmospheric indie rock with shimmering guitars and introspective lyrics that navigate urban landscapes and personal turmoil.
Top tracks — play these first
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New Cities — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its atmospheric instrumentation and contemplative lyrics about modern life in urban environments.
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Prison Waltz — This track showcases a haunting melody intertwined with vivid storytelling, reflecting on themes of confinement and freedom that resonate throughout the album.
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Never Say Never — Closing the album, this track encapsulates a sense of hope amid uncertainty, emphasizing emotional depth through its poignant lyrics and dynamic arrangement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong atmospheric elements and lyrical depth but lacks a fully cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving rhythm in 'New Cities' that sets an energetic tone, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more introspective tracks.
- Several songs feature layered guitar textures that create a lush soundscape, particularly evident in 'Breaking Glass' and 'Night Can See'.
- The lyrics often reflect urban experiences and personal struggles, with a recurring theme of searching for meaning amidst chaos.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Cities 5:04
- 2 Breaking Glass 3:26
- 3 Kiss Me 4:26
- 4 Dark Horse 5:37
- 5 Out of Sight 4:06
- 6 Prison Waltz 4:21
- 7 These Times 3:37
- 8 Night Can See 3:28
- 9 Hideaway 3:43
- 10 Chain Fight Cemetery 3:48
- 11 Minus One 3:36
- 12 Never Say Never 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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