Ogilala
Billy Corgan · 2017
38 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A contemplative blend of alternative rock and synth-pop, layered with introspective lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Long Goodbye — This track encapsulates the album's reflective tone with its poignant lyrics about farewell and transition, showcasing Corgan's vulnerability.
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Aeronaut — Featuring lush melodies and an ethereal quality, this song reflects Corgan's ability to marry personal storytelling with expansive soundscapes.
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Half‐Life of an Autodidact — This track stands out for its introspective examination of self-learning and growth, blending philosophical themes with a captivating arrangement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with atmospheric instrumentation, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a soft piano melody in 'Zowie' that sets a reflective tone, which is maintained throughout the first half.
- Tracks often feature layered vocal harmonies and atmospheric synths, creating a dreamlike quality.
- Several songs, like 'Aeronaut' and 'The Long Goodbye', incorporate shifts in dynamics, moving from quiet introspection to more expansive arrangements.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Long Goodbye
The narrative shifts from reflection to acceptance as it contemplates the finality of relationships.
The shift in tone here elevates the emotional weight of the song, moving from nostalgia to a bittersweet embrace of change.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Zowie 2:39
- 2 Processional 3:49
- 3 The Spaniards 4:07
- 4 Aeronaut 3:39
- 5 The Long Goodbye 2:40
- 6 Half‐Life of an Autodidact 3:24
- 7 Amarinthe 3:50
- 8 Antietam 3:14
- 9 Mandarynne 3:54
- 10 Shiloh 3:09
- 11 Archer 3:41
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