Night of the Furies
The Rosebuds · 2007
38 min · 9 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of indie rock with emotive storytelling and layered instrumentation, capturing a sense of urgency and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Punishment for Fighting — The opening track immediately sets the tone with its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics about conflict, establishing the emotional core of the album.
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Cemetery Lawn — This song combines haunting melodies with reflective lyrics, encapsulating themes of loss and memory that permeate throughout the record.
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Night of the Furies — As the title track, it serves as a culmination of the album's exploration of turmoil and resilience, featuring rich instrumentation that enhances its intensity.
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 pacing but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build momentum with driving rhythms and layered guitars, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued tempo.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, creating a dynamic interplay between the lead and backing vocals.
- The album closes with a title track that features an extended instrumental outro, allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- urgent bursts of emotive energy
- reflective moments by the lakeside
- short tracks with impactful stories
- cathartic releases at night
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
- want consistent, mellow pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Night of the Furies' was released in January 2007, The Rosebuds had established themselves as a notable force in the indie rock scene with their previous album, 'Birds Make Good Neighbors,' released in 2005. This album marked their third overall release and showcased a shift towards a more polished sound while maintaining their signature lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Shins· Ra Ra Riot· Death Cab for Cutie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Punishment for Fighting 5:11
- 2 Cemetery Lawn 3:31
- 3 I Better Run 3:49
- 4 Get Up Get Out 4:07
- 5 Silence by the Lakeside 4:49
- 6 Hold on to This Coat 4:14
- 7 Silja Line 3:38
- 8 When the Lights Went Dim 2:51
- 9 Night of the Furies 6:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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