Released 20 years ago
Nux Vomica
The Veils · 2006
43 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with brooding lyrics, creating a haunting atmosphere rich in emotional resonance and sweeping instrumentals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Advice for Young Mothers to Be — This track stands out with its poignant storytelling and stark imagery, capturing the album's exploration of vulnerability and societal expectations around motherhood.
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Jesus for the Jugular — The song features a driving beat and intense vocal delivery, showcasing Finn Andrews' ability to fuse personal conflict with broader existential themes.
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Nux Vomica — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, serving as a meditation on life's darker moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate arrangements and emotional depth, making it a notable entry in the indie rock genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature layered instrumentation that builds intensity, while the fourth track shifts to a more stripped-back arrangement with a focus on vocals.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between quiet verses and explosive choruses, creating a sense of tension and release.
- The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, leaving an unresolved feeling that complements the overall haunting atmosphere.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies with emotional depth
- reflective moments of quiet introspection
- atmospheric soundscapes for solitude
- cathartic releases in sweeping crescendos
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party vibes
- prefer straightforward, fast tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Nux Vomica was The Veils' second studio album, following their debut, The Runaway Found, which came out in 2004. At this point, frontman Finn Andrews was honing his identity as a songwriter and gaining recognition for his unique blend of indie rock and dark lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The National· Interpol· Franz Ferdinand
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Not Yet 4:54
- 2 Calliope! 3:35
- 3 Advice for Young Mothers to Be 3:25
- 4 Jesus for the Jugular 4:46
- 5 Pan 4:58
- 6 A Birthday Present 3:43
- 7 Under the Folding Branches 3:23
- 8 Nux Vomica 5:30
- 9 One Night on Earth 4:08
- 10 House Where We All Live 5:06
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