One Thousand Wings
White Moth Black Butterfly · 2013
48 min · 11 tracks
A delicate fusion of post-rock and ambient soundscapes enveloped in ethereal vocals and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Equinox — This track exemplifies the album's atmospheric quality with its haunting melodies and layered instrumentation, creating an immersive listening experience.
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The World Won’t Sleep — The song features poignant lyrics paired with soaring vocals, capturing the essence of longing that permeates the album.
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Omen — With its dynamic shifts and intricate arrangements, this track highlights the band's ability to blend heavy elements with serene passages.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and emotional depth but lacks significant cultural reach.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent use of layered guitar textures and ambient synths, creating a lush soundscape.
- Vocals are often harmonized in ethereal layers, with melodies that frequently shift between major and minor tonalities.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quiet introspection to more intense climaxes, particularly noticeable in 'The World Won’t Sleep'.
- The final track, 'Paradise', serves as a reflective conclusion, gradually fading out with minimal instrumentation.
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reluctance 3:04
- 2 Equinox 4:17
- 3 Ties of Grace 4:06
- 4 The World Won’t Sleep 5:36
- 5 Rose 5:08
- 6 Midnight Rivers 3:30
- 7 Tired Eyes 4:23
- 8 Certainty 4:04
- 9 Omen 4:44
- 10 Faith 4:12
- 11 Paradise 5:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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