Top tracks — play these first
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The Seed — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its gentle instrumentation and contemplative lyrics about growth and renewal.
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White Winter Melody — A standout piece that blends haunting harmonies with vivid imagery, evoking a sense of nostalgia and seasonal change.
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Weep — This track delves into vulnerability with its poignant lyrics and minimalistic arrangement, highlighting the emotional depth that permeates the album.
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Perennial — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and continuity, offering a reflective conclusion that resonates with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends ethereal melodies with introspective themes, creating a serene yet engaging listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build gradually, while the fourth track introduces a more pronounced instrumental arrangement.
- Several songs incorporate nature sounds, such as birdsong and rustling leaves, which enhance the thematic connection to the natural world.
- The album's pacing slows significantly in the latter half, with tracks like 'Weep' and 'Double Dream' featuring sparse instrumentation and introspective lyrics.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of personal reflection
- serene soundscapes for nature lovers
- gentle melodies for quiet evenings
- brief tracks that invite replaying
Maybe skip if you
- want upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer high-energy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 15, 2023, Perennial marks Woods' seventh studio album and follows their 2020 release, Strange to Explain. The band has established a reputation for blending folk rock with experimental sounds, and this album continues to showcase their growth while maintaining their signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fleet Foxes· Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Seed 3:40
- 2 Between the Past 4:34
- 3 Another Side 6:00
- 4 White Winter Melody 4:35
- 5 Sip of Happiness 4:35
- 6 Little Black Flowers 3:19
- 7 Day Moving On 4:10
- 8 The Wind Again 3:37
- 9 Weep 3:35
- 10 Double Dream 3:43
- 11 Perennial 2:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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