Move Through the Dawn
The Coral · 2018
34 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant tapestry of jangly guitars and melodic hooks, infused with a nostalgic warmth that beckons the listener to linger.
Top tracks — play these first
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Eyes Like Pearls — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its shimmering melodies and introspective lyrics, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Reaching Out for a Friend — A catchy, upbeat track that highlights the band's knack for crafting infectious choruses, it showcases their ability to blend melancholy themes with lively instrumentation.
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Sweet Release — With its lush instrumentation and reflective lyrics, this track exemplifies the album's emotional depth while maintaining an accessible pop quality.
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Stormbreaker — As the longest track on the album, it features dynamic shifts in tempo and mood, offering a compelling climax that demonstrates the band's musical evolution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends upbeat tracks with reflective moments, showcasing solid songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and jangly guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The album closes with a track that features an extended instrumental outro, allowing for a gradual fade-out rather than a sudden end.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sun-soaked melodies for relaxation
- inviting soundscapes for gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer long, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — This album showcases the band's continued creativity after a hiatus.
- Career context
- Move Through the Dawn marked The Coral's return after a three-year hiatus following their album Distance Inbetween. Released in 2018, this was their first album under the label Ignition Records after leaving their previous home at Deltasonic, showcasing a renewed creative vigor as they embraced a more mature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Verve· The Beta Band· The La's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eyes Like Pearls 2:46
- 2 Reaching Out for a Friend 2:48
- 3 Sweet Release 2:51
- 4 She’s a Runaway 3:27
- 5 Strangers in the Hollow 2:53
- 6 Love or Solution 3:23
- 7 Eyes of the Moon 2:48
- 8 Undercover of the Night 3:03
- 9 Outside My Window 2:44
- 10 Stormbreaker 4:42
- 11 After the Fair 2:51
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