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Holy Holy · 2017

43 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that balances emotional depth and sonic exploration.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Elevator — This track captures the essence of the album with its haunting melodies and contemplative lyrics about navigating life's uncertainties, making it a fan favorite.
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    True Lovers — A standout for its rich instrumentation and heartfelt vocal delivery, this song explores themes of connection and vulnerability, embodying the album's emotional core.
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    December — With its atmospheric production and reflective lyrics, 'December' encapsulates the album’s melancholic undertones while showcasing the band’s maturation as songwriters.

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 showcases intricate arrangements and thoughtful lyrics, but lacks a strong cohesive flow across all tracks.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature layered instrumentation that builds gradually, creating a rich sonic texture before shifting to more stripped-down arrangements in the following songs.
  • The final track ends with an extended instrumental outro that fades out slowly, contrasting with the more structured endings of earlier songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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 That Message 3:34
  • 2 Willow Tree 5:05
  • 3 Elevator 3:47
  • 4 Shadow 5:17
  • 5 Gilded Age 3:48
  • 6 Darwinism 3:47
  • 7 True Lovers 4:19
  • 8 Amateurs 3:14
  • 9 December 5:07
  • 10 Send My Regards 5:35

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