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Peripheral Vision

Turnover · 2015

39 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a dreamy yet poignant atmosphere that captures youthful disillusionment.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dizzy on the Comedown — This track encapsulates the album's central theme of emotional turbulence with its lush instrumentation and relatable lyrics about feeling lost yet hopeful.
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    Cutting My Fingers Off — Opening the album with raw vulnerability, this song sets a reflective tone, addressing self-inflicted pain and the struggle for clarity.
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    I Would Hate You If I Could — With its catchy hook and contemplative lyrics, this track exemplifies the balance between melancholy and upbeat melodies that defines the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends ethereal melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and slower tracks.
  • Several songs feature layered guitar textures that create a lush soundscape, particularly in 'Dizzy on the Comedown' and 'Hello Euphoria'.
  • The lyrics often reflect themes of introspection and disillusionment, with a focus on personal experiences rather than broader narratives.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

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
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Hello Euphoria

    The lyrical perspective shifts from longing to acceptance, capturing an internal dialogue about fleeting happiness.

    This structural pivot reflects a deeper understanding of transient emotions, contrasting earlier sentiments of despair with newfound clarity.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cutting My Fingers Off 3:15
  • 2 New Scream 4:12
  • 3 Humming 3:58
  • 4 Hello Euphoria 3:46
  • 5 Dizzy on the Comedown 4:15
  • 6 Diazepam 3:19
  • 7 Like Slow Disappearing 3:55
  • 8 Take My Head 3:13
  • 9 Threshold 1:28
  • 10 I Would Hate You If I Could 4:03
  • 11 Intrapersonal 3:46

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