What makes Open Field by Taken by Trees notable?

Open Field received critical acclaim for its airy sound and lyrical depth, establishing Taken by Trees within the indie pop scene. The album's standout single 'Julia' garnered notable attention and helped the artist gain recognition, leading to further opportunities in both live performances and collaborations. Released in early 2007, Open Field was Taken by Trees' debut album following the lead singer Victoria Bergsman's departure from The Concretes. This transition marked a significant shift as she sought to explore a more personal and expansive sound, distinguishing her solo work from her previous band.

How many songs are on Open Field?

Open Field has 10 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Open Field

Taken by Trees · 2007

34 min · 10 tracks · indie pop

Lush melodies intertwine with gentle rhythms, evoking a serene landscape of introspective explorations and dreamy pop sensibilities.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Julia — This track combines haunting vocals with shimmering instrumentation, perfectly encapsulating the album's ethereal vibe while becoming a fan favorite.
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Sunshine Lady — With its upbeat tempo and warm melodies, this song contrasts the album's more reflective moments, showcasing Bergsman's versatility as a songwriter.
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Hours Pass Like Centuries — At just under two minutes, this brief yet poignant piece distills the album’s themes of time and nostalgia into a strikingly beautiful moment.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album presents a mix of engaging melodies and introspective themes but lacks strong cohesion in its flow.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with layered instrumentation, while the second half shifts to more subdued and introspective melodies.
Several tracks utilize a call-and-response vocal style, creating an engaging dialogue between the lead vocals and harmonies.
The album includes moments where the instrumentation drops out entirely, allowing for a focus on the vocals and lyrical content.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Tell Me 3:37
2 Julia 4:00
3 The Legend 3:53
4 Sunshine Lady 2:29
5 Lost and Found 2:57
6 Open Field 3:17
7 Hours Pass Like Centuries 1:50
8 Too Young 4:29
9 Only Yesterday 2:37
10 Cedar Trees 5:10

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