Modern Pressure
Daniel Romano · 2017
38 min · 12 tracks
A tapestry of introspective lyrics woven into a blend of folk and rock, marked by melancholic melodies and vivid storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Modern Pressure — This title track encapsulates the album's central theme, grappling with existential anxiety through haunting melodies and poignant lyrics about personal struggles.
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The Pride of Queens — With its intricate instrumentation and vivid storytelling, this track showcases Romano's ability to blend narrative depth with captivating melodies, reflecting on identity and belonging.
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I Tried to Hold the World (In My Mouth) — This song features a compelling metaphor for ambition and disillusionment, marked by rich imagery that highlights Romano's lyrical prowess and emotional resonance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical content and varied instrumentation but lacks a cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- Lyrically, the songs often employ vivid imagery and storytelling, with recurring themes of introspection and existential reflection.
- 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
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
- short bursts of introspective reflection
- surreal storytelling with whimsical charm
- headphone detail hunting for nuances
- captivating narratives in concise tracks
Maybe skip if you
- desire for longer compositions
- need for high-energy tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Modern Pressure' was released in 2017, Daniel Romano had already established himself as a prolific artist with several albums under his belt. This album followed his critically acclaimed work 'If I've Only One Time Askin'', showcasing a shift towards more personal themes and sophisticated arrangements that reflect his evolving artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jason Isbell· Sturgill Simpson· Tyler Childers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ugly Human Heart Pt. 1 1:59
- 2 Modern Pressure 3:54
- 3 Roya 3:17
- 4 The Pride of Queens 4:49
- 5 When I Learned Your Name 2:23
- 6 Sucking the Old World Dry 2:03
- 7 Ugly Human Heart Pt. 2 1:58
- 8 Impossible Green 3:48
- 9 Jennifer Castle 5:18
- 10 Dancing With the Lady in the Moon 2:25
- 11 I Tried to Hold the World (In My Mouth) 3:49
- 12 What’s to Become of the Meaning of Love 3:09
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