Neuroplasticity
Cold Specks · 2014
34 min · 10 tracks · soul
Haunting melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating an atmospheric exploration of loss and emotional resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bodies at Bay — This track stands out for its compelling narrative structure, combining haunting instrumentation with visceral imagery that reflects on mortality and memory.
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A Quiet Chill — With its minimal arrangement and introspective lyrics, this song encapsulates the album's exploration of vulnerability and emotional depth, making it a pivotal moment.
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A Season of Doubt — The closing track captures the essence of uncertainty with its rich vocal delivery and poignant lyrical content, leaving listeners with lasting contemplation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and atmospheric production, with a cohesive exploration of emotional themes.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build in intensity, while the second half shifts to more subdued arrangements and introspective lyrics.
- Several songs utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a haunting atmosphere, particularly in 'Let Loose the Dogs' and 'A Formal Invitation'.
- The album frequently employs minor keys and sparse instrumentation, which enhances its themes of loss and emotional struggle.
- 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
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 A Broken Memory 2:26
- 2 Bodies at Bay 3:32
- 3 Old Knives 3:51
- 4 A Quiet Chill 2:41
- 5 Exit Plan 3:42
- 6 Let Loose the Dogs 3:06
- 7 Absisto 4:23
- 8 Living Signs 2:38
- 9 A Formal Invitation 4:35
- 10 A Season of Doubt 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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