Released 20 years ago
Peregrine
The Appleseed Cast · 2006
54 min · 13 tracks · emo
Expansive soundscapes blend intricate guitar work with introspective lyrics, creating a contemplative atmosphere that invites deep listening.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ceremony — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its lush instrumentation and reflective lyrics, establishing a sense of journey right from the start.
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Here We Are (Family in the Hallways) — This song encapsulates the emotional core of the album, blending melodic hooks with poignant themes of connection and introspection.
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Peregrine — The title track beautifully ties together the album's themes of exploration and self-discovery, featuring soaring melodies and dynamic shifts that highlight the band's growth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate guitar work and expansive soundscapes create a contemplative atmosphere, marking its evolution in emo and post-rock.
What we noticed
- The album features long tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and expansive soundscapes.
- Guitar work is intricate and layered, often using effects to create a lush atmosphere that complements the introspective lyrics.
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the latter half introduces more varied dynamics and tempo shifts.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments for deep thinking
- expansive soundscapes for reflection
- patient unfolding with layered textures
- evening solitude with contemplative vibes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as The Appleseed Cast's fifth studio album, Peregrine marked a significant evolution in their sound following the experimental approach of their previous record, Two Conversations. By this time, the band had developed a distinct identity within the emo and post-rock scenes, refining their style to incorporate more atmospheric and layered arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- American Football· Mineral· The Promise Ring
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ceremony 4:17
- 2 Woodland Hunter, Part 1 3:16
- 3 Here We Are (Family in the Hallways) 3:40
- 4 Silas' Knife 4:08
- 5 Mountain Halo 4:09
- 6 Sunlit and Ascending 4:01
- 7 February 3:51
- 8 An Orange and a Blue 4:11
- 9 Song 3 5:00
- 10 Woodland Hunter, Part 2 4:30
- 11 Peregrine 4:06
- 12 A Fate Delivered 3:53
- 13 The Clock and the Storm 5:54
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