On a Clear Night
Missy Higgins · 2007
37 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic rock, wrapped in Missy Higgins' emotive vocals and lush instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Where I Stood Start here — This opening track features a poignant exploration of loss and reflection, encapsulating the album's emotional landscape with its haunting melody.
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100 Round the Bends — With an upbeat tempo and vivid imagery, this song captures a sense of adventure while contrasting its light sound with deeper themes of uncertainty.
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Forgive Me — The closing track brings a raw vulnerability to the forefront, addressing themes of regret and redemption through powerful vocal delivery and evocative lyrics.
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 emotional depth and solid arrangements throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth introduces a more upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the preceding songs.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, with strings and piano complementing Higgins' vocals, creating a rich soundscape.
- The album includes moments of vocal layering and harmonies, particularly in the choruses, which enhance emotional delivery.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night reflections
- atmospheric background listening
- emotive storytelling journeys
- gentle melodic exploration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified her presence in the Australian music scene, gaining wider recognition.
- Themes
- Australian landscapes· loss and reflection· adventurous uncertainty
- Career context
- On a Clear Night is Missy Higgins' sophomore album, following her critically acclaimed debut, The Sound of White. Released in 2007, it solidified her presence in the Australian music scene as an artist capable of blending pop sensibilities with deep emotional resonance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lisa Mitchell· Sia· Natalie Imbruglia
Tracklist
- 1 Where I Stood Start here 4:17
- 2 100 Round the Bends 2:58
- 3 Steer 3:50
- 4 Sugarcane 3:17
- 5 Secret 4:07
- 6 Warm Whispers 3:12
- 7 The Wrong Girl 3:31
- 8 Angela 3:03
- 9 Peachy 2:39
- 10 Going North 2:48
- 11 Forgive Me 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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