Post Paradise
The Holidays · 2010
40 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Dreamy melodies and shimmering guitars create a lush soundscape that captures the essence of carefree summer days.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heavy Feathers — Opening the album with its infectious rhythm and layered harmonies, this track sets the tone for the dreamy yet vibrant sound that characterizes Post Paradise.
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Golden Sky — This song stands out due to its poignant lyrics and lush instrumentation, encapsulating the album's themes of nostalgia and longing while showcasing the band's melodic strengths.
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Conga — With its upbeat tempo and playful arrangement, Conga adds a lively energy to the album, demonstrating The Holidays' ability to blend genres while maintaining their signature style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines catchy melodies with atmospheric instrumentation, creating a pleasant but somewhat conventional indie rock experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more reflective and slower tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, textured sound throughout the record.
- The use of shimmering guitar effects is prominent, particularly in tracks like 'Heavy Feathers' and 'Golden Sky', contributing to the dreamy atmosphere.
- 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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5/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heavy Feathers 4:02
- 2 Moonlight Hours 3:35
- 3 2 Days 3:11
- 4 6AM 4:52
- 5 Golden Sky 4:23
- 6 Broken Bones 3:53
- 7 Indian Summer Anniversary 3:35
- 8 Conga 3:55
- 9 Slimeface 4:28
- 10 A Million Eyes 4:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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