Modern Nature
The Charlatans · 2015
87 min · 19 tracks · psychedelic rock
A blend of psychedelic rock and melodic pop, imbued with reflective lyrics and lush instrumentation that captures a sense of longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Talking in Tones — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its hypnotic groove and contemplative lyrics, establishing a reflective mood that permeates the record.
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Come Home Baby — This track features an infectious chorus and vibrant instrumentation, highlighting the band's knack for blending catchy melodies with deeper emotional resonance.
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Let the Good Times Be Never Ending — At over six minutes, this expansive track embodies the album's themes of nostalgia and endurance, combining dreamlike soundscapes with poignant lyrical reflections.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends reflective lyrics with lush instrumentation, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, with lush instrumentation and layered melodies that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature prominent use of reverb and delay effects, enhancing the psychedelic quality of the sound.
- The album includes moments of dynamic contrast, such as the shift from the upbeat 'So Oh' to the more introspective 'In the Tall Grass'.
- The final three tracks slow down significantly, creating a sense of closure and contemplation.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective melodies for introspection
- dynamic journey through varied pacing
- vibrant textures for deep listening
- for contemplative evenings
- immersive experience with rich layers
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Modern Nature marked The Charlatans' twelfth studio album and followed the departure of longtime keyboardist Rob Collins. At this point in their career, the band was navigating the legacy of their past while exploring new sonic territories, showcasing a renewed creative energy after years of lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Talking in Tones 4:41
- 2 So Oh 4:09
- 3 Come Home Baby 3:56
- 4 Keep Enough 4:18
- 5 In the Tall Grass 3:50
- 6 Emilie 3:18
- 7 Let the Good Times Be Never Ending 6:30
- 8 I Need You to Know 4:39
- 9 Lean In 3:44
- 10 Trouble Understanding 4:07
- 11 Lot to Say 3:33
Disc 2
- 1 We Sleep on Borrowed Time 4:29
- 2 Walk With Me 4:09
- 3 As Long as You Stick by Me 4:13
- 4 I Will Never Leave You (demo) 3:01
Disc 3
- 1 Talking in Tones (Grumbling Fur: Tonal Nagual (Fur Star Liner Aquatic Ape mix)) 4:57
- 2 So Oh (Peaking Lights: Kick Down remix) 5:47
- 3 Come Home Baby (Factory Floor: Nik Void remix) 7:23
- 4 So (Brian Jonestown Massacre: Full Length remix) 7:11
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