My Own Pool of Light
Holy Holy · 2019
46 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal soundscapes blend with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective journey through the complexities of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Maybe You Know — Opening the album, this track sets a contemplative tone with its lush instrumentation and poignant exploration of uncertainty in relationships.
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Sandra — This song stands out for its vivid storytelling and dynamic shifts, encapsulating themes of nostalgia and longing with an infectious melody.
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Teach Me About Dying — With its haunting arrangement and introspective lyrics, this track confronts mortality, offering profound reflections that linger long after listening.
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Frida — This standout piece blends rhythmic complexity with evocative imagery, making it a highlight that showcases the band's ability to craft anthemic yet intimate moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends ethereal soundscapes with introspective lyrics, showcasing growth while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half introduces more subdued and reflective pieces.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create an ethereal quality, particularly in 'Teach Me About Dying' and 'Frida'.
- The use of ambient instrumentation is prominent, with synthesizers and reverb-heavy guitars creating a spacious soundscape throughout.
- 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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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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Maybe You Know 3:57
- 2 Faces 3:28
- 3 Flight 4:46
- 4 Sandra 3:55
- 5 Starting Line 3:36
- 6 Paces#1 4:15
- 7 People 3:42
- 8 Teach Me About Dying 3:25
- 9 Hatswing 4:21
- 10 (10) 1:10
- 11 Frida 5:29
- 12 St Petersburg 4:14
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