Ordinary Riches
Company of Thieves · 2009
59 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A blend of reflective lyrics and airy melodies that weave together indie rock with a touch of folk warmth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Old Letters — Opening the album, this track sets a reflective tone with its poignant lyrics about nostalgia and longing, establishing the thematic foundation for the record.
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Pressure — This song captures the tension between vulnerability and resilience, resonating with listeners through its driving rhythm and evocative storytelling.
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The Fire Song — With its anthemic chorus and passionate delivery, this track embodies the album's exploration of hope and perseverance amidst challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and vocal arrangements but doesn't stand out significantly in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- The album closes with two tracks that shift to a more reflective tone, creating a sense of resolution.
- 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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5/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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In Passing
The narrative shifts from introspection to a direct address of fleeting connections.
This structural choice emphasizes the transient nature of relationships, contrasting personal reflection with external interactions.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Old Letters 5:41
- 2 In Passing 3:56
- 3 Oscar Wilde 4:42
- 4 Quiet on the Front 5:18
- 5 Pressure 4:42
- 6 Around the Block 3:38
- 7 Even in the Dark 4:46
- 8 Under the Umbrella 5:59
- 9 Past the Sleep 4:53
- 10 The Fire Song 4:04
- 11 The Tornado Song 4:59
- 12 New Letters 6:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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