Top tracks — play these first
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Dream Lover — This track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of longing and fantasy, featuring lush melodies that contrast with its introspective lyrics about desire.
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Midnight Meet the Rain — A standout for its evocative imagery and haunting arrangement, this song represents the album's atmospheric depth while highlighting Bejar's poetic lyricism.
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Archer on the Beach — With its sweeping arrangement and reflective tone, this track illustrates Bejar's ability to blend storytelling with rich musical landscapes, making it emblematic of the album's essence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's orchestral elements and varied pacing create an engaging yet uneven experience.
What we noticed
- Many songs incorporate repeated motifs, such as the recurring theme in 'Times Square', which appears in multiple variations throughout the record.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- introspective lyrics for deep thinking
- gradual development throughout the album
- lush soundscapes for evening listening
- consistent flow for uninterrupted sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 28, 2015, Poison Season is Destroyer's ninth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Kaputt from 2011. At this point in his career, Dan Bejar continued to evolve his sound, incorporating a more orchestral and cinematic quality while maintaining his unique lyrical style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The New Pornographers· Spoon· Wolf Parade
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Forces From Above
The moment shifts from abstract reflections to a stark confrontation with vulnerability and existential dread.
This transition marks a critical tonal shift in the song, moving away from metaphorical language to a direct engagement with personal fears.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Times Square, Poison Season I 2:33
- 2 Dream Lover 3:48
- 3 Forces From Above 5:51
- 4 Hell 3:17
- 5 The River 3:35
- 6 Girl in a Sling 3:04
- 7 Times Square 4:11
- 8 Archer on the Beach 4:56
- 9 Midnight Meet the Rain 3:24
- 10 Solace's Bride 3:43
- 11 Bangkok 5:14
- 12 Sun in the Sky 5:33
- 13 Times Square, Poison Season II 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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