Monochrome
July for Kings · 2009
42 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic alternative rock intertwines with introspective lyrics, crafting a soundscape that balances emotional depth and vibrant instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Houses Made of Stained Glass — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its rich melodies and contemplative lyrics, establishing a thematic foundation that resonates throughout.
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Fighting Fire — With its driving rhythm and urgent vocal delivery, this track showcases the band's ability to fuse energetic instrumentals with reflective themes about conflict and resolution.
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Emma — This concise track captures intimate storytelling through vivid imagery and emotional weight, demonstrating the band's lyrical prowess in just under three minutes.
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Like a City — A standout for its atmospheric arrangement, this song explores themes of longing and change, effectively highlighting the band's sonic evolution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that enhances the melodic lines.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal storytelling, with recurring themes of introspection and emotional struggle.
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Houses Made of Stained Glass 4:02
- 2 Say It Now 3:06
- 3 Fighting Fire 3:39
- 4 Six Hour Drive 3:49
- 5 Emma 2:43
- 6 Roses 4:29
- 7 100 Pianos 4:22
- 8 Falling (How Do I?) 3:53
- 9 Like a City 4:39
- 10 Sam 4:01
- 11 Blue 4:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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