No Witch
The Cave Singers · 2011
42 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscope of haunting melodies and intricate rhythms that blend folk sensibilities with indie rock's raw edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gifts and the Raft — This opening track establishes the album's mood with its layered harmonies and rhythmic drive, setting a compelling tone for what follows.
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Swim Club — With its catchy melody and infectious energy, this track encapsulates the band's knack for blending folk influences with upbeat indie rock.
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Haller Lake — This song features evocative imagery and a reflective quality that showcases the band's lyrical prowess and emotional depth.
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All Land Crabs and Divinity Ghosts — A standout track that combines rich storytelling with dynamic instrumentation, illustrating the band's ability to weave narrative into their music.
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 production, with varied rhythms and textures that enhance its appeal.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Haller Lake' and 'Clever Creatures'.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- haunting melodies for reflective moments
- background warmth for casual listening
- engaging storytelling in each track
- for outdoor gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer instant gratification over patience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- No Witch is The Cave Singers' third studio album, following their 2009 release, Welcome Joy. By this point, the band had solidified their sound and expanded their audience, showcasing a more mature approach to songwriting and instrumentation. This album marked a continuation of their exploration of diverse sonic landscapes while maintaining their distinctive rootsy charm.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fleet Foxes· Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gifts and the Raft 2:34
- 2 Swim Club 3:01
- 3 Black Leaf 3:23
- 4 Falls 4:28
- 5 Outer Realms 4:45
- 6 Haller Lake 3:54
- 7 All Land Crabs and Divinity Ghosts 4:00
- 8 Clever Creatures 3:14
- 9 Haystacks 3:18
- 10 Distant Sures 3:11
- 11 Faze Wave 3:28
- 12 No Prosecution If We Bail 3:23
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