Released 10 years ago
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Eleanor Friedberger · 2016
45 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A blend of reflective melodies and lyrical introspection, capturing the essence of personal growth amidst life's complexities.
Top tracks — play these first
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He Didn't Mention His Mother — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its subdued instrumentation and a narrative that explores themes of familial relationships and emotional distance.
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Open Season — With its catchy chorus and vibrant instrumentation, this track encapsulates the balance of introspection and liveliness that defines the album's spirit.
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Cathy With the Curly Hair — This song stands out for its playful yet poignant storytelling, reflecting on friendships and identity through vivid imagery and clever lyricism.
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All Known Things — Closing the album, this track offers a meditative reflection on life's uncertainties, featuring haunting melodies that linger long after the song ends.
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 tempos, but lacks a standout production quality.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features more upbeat tempos, while the second half shifts to slower, more reflective tracks.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often employ personal anecdotes and imagery, inviting listeners to engage with the narrative on an intimate level.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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 He Didn't Mention His Mother 3:58
- 2 Open Season 4:42
- 3 Sweetest Girl 3:01
- 4 Your Word 3:41
- 5 Because I Asked You 3:44
- 6 Never Is a Long Time 3:26
- 7 Cathy With the Curly Hair 3:26
- 8 Two Versions of Tomorrow 5:46
- 9 All Known Things 5:07
- 10 Does Turquoise Work? 2:28
- 11 A Long Walk 5:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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