Passion Leaves a Trace
Black Lab · 2007
58 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics, woven through layers of shimmering guitar and steady rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mine Again — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and reflective lyrics about longing and redemption. Its emotional weight resonates strongly throughout the rest of the record.
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Ghost in Your Mind — This song stands out for its intricate arrangement and explores themes of memory and loss, capturing the listener's attention with its dynamic shifts between soft verses and powerful choruses.
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Weightless — With its expansive soundscape and introspective lyrics, this track embodies the album's exploration of existential themes, inviting listeners into a contemplative space that feels both vast and intimate.
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Sun and Moon — This track features poignant imagery and delicate instrumentation, illustrating the duality of relationships while showcasing the band's ability to balance lyrical vulnerability with melodic beauty.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends atmospheric melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive yet familiar alternative rock experience.
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 utilize layered guitar textures that create an atmospheric soundscape, particularly in 'Ghost in Your Mind' and 'Weightless'.
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- atmospheric melodies for introspection
- emotional depth in layered sounds
- steady rhythms for reflective moments
- headphone detail hunting experience
- late-night solitude reflections
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2007, Black Lab released Passion Leaves a Trace as their fourth studio album, following the well-received 2003 record, See the Sun. This album marked a return to the band's signature sound after a period of evolution and lineup changes. At this point in their career, they were exploring deeper emotional themes while maintaining their alternative rock foundation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Fray· Lifehouse· Snow Patrol
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mine Again 4:20
- 2 Ghost in Your Mind 3:43
- 3 The Real You 4:06
- 4 This Night 3:29
- 5 Gone 3:34
- 6 A Day Alone 3:43
- 7 Weightless 5:37
- 8 Pictures of People 4:23
- 9 Broken Heart 3:18
- 10 Sun and Moon 3:02
- 11 Good 3:19
- 12 The Window 4:30
- 13 BL3 7:08
- 14 Your Ghost 3:42
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