Released 5 years ago this October
Modern Fiction
Ducks Ltd. · 2021
29 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Bright, jangly guitars intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a vivid landscape of modern relationships and fleeting moments.
Top tracks — play these first
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How Lonely Are You? — Opening with a catchy guitar riff, this track captures the essence of longing and isolation while setting the tone for the album's exploration of emotional vulnerability.
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Old Times — This song reflects on nostalgia and past experiences, utilizing vivid imagery that resonates with listeners' own memories of youth and lost connections.
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'Twere Ever Thus — 'Twere Ever Thus stands out for its lyrical wit and dynamic shifts in instrumentation, encapsulating the band's playful yet poignant approach to songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodic writing and introspective lyrics but lacks some cohesion in pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a bright, jangly guitar riff that sets a consistent tone across the first half.
- Tracks often feature layered guitar melodies that intertwine, creating a rich sonic texture.
- The lyrics are introspective and personal, focusing on themes of modern relationships and fleeting moments.
- The pacing shifts notably in the second half, with tracks like 'Sullen Leering Hope' introducing a more subdued atmosphere.
- 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
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
- concise listening sessions
- introspective late-night vibes
- melancholic yet uplifting moods
- gradual emotional unfolds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 1, 2021, Modern Fiction is Ducks Ltd.'s debut full-length album following their critically acclaimed EP Get Bleak. At this point in their career, the Canadian indie rock duo was establishing their sound and solidifying their presence in the vibrant indie music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alvvays· The Beths· Snail Mail
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 How Lonely Are You? 2:58
- 2 Old Times 2:29
- 3 18 Cigarettes 3:13
- 4 Under the Rolling Moon 3:26
- 5 Fit to Burst 2:44
- 6 Patience Wearing Thin 1:37
- 7 Always There 3:00
- 8 Sullen Leering Hope 3:32
- 9 'Twere Ever Thus 2:55
- 10 Grand Final Day 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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