Parc Avenue
Plants and Animals · 2008
75 min · 14 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of indie rock and folk, where layered instrumentation meets introspective yet melodic songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Good Friend — This track stands out with its rich harmonies and intricate arrangements, capturing the essence of camaraderie and connection that permeates the album.
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Faerie Dance — With its whimsical melodies and experimental structure, this track exemplifies the band's ability to merge playful elements with deep emotional resonance.
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Mercy — The haunting vocals and atmospheric instrumentation in this song create a reflective mood, showcasing the band's lyrical depth and musical range.
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Trials & Tribulations — This closing track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and perseverance through its lyrical narrative and dynamic progression.
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 layered arrangements but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Bye Bye Bye 3:40
- 2 Good Friend 6:07
- 3 Faerie Dance 7:08
- 4 Feedback in the Field 3:18
- 5 À L’Orée Des Bois 4:40
- 6 New Kind of Love 7:57
- 7 Early in the Morning 2:24
- 8 Mercy 5:25
- 9 Sea Shanty 5:19
- 10 Keep It Real 4:10
- 11 Guru 6:54
- 12 Lola Who 5:35
- 13 Trials & Tribulations 4:09
- 14 Guru / Sinnerman 8:32
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