Quiet Is the New Loud
Kings of Convenience · 2001
45 min · 12 tracks · folk music
Delicate acoustic melodies intertwine with soft harmonies, creating an intimate atmosphere that invites quiet reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Toxic Girl — This track encapsulates the album's signature blend of airy vocals and intricate guitar work, presenting a whimsical narrative about unattainable love.
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I Don't Know What I Can Save You From — With its contemplative lyrics and soothing melody, this song exemplifies the duo's ability to evoke deep emotion through simplicity.
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Failure — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of vulnerability and introspection, set against a backdrop of lush harmonies and understated instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's delicate melodies and harmonies create an inviting atmosphere, defining its place in the acoustic pop-folk movement.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature intricate fingerpicking guitar patterns that establish a soft, intimate atmosphere.
- Vocals are often layered in harmonies, with two voices intertwining rather than taking turns as lead.
- Several songs utilize a minimalist arrangement, relying heavily on acoustic guitar and subtle percussion to maintain a gentle pace.
- 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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8/10
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
- intimate, reflective listening sessions
- steady, soothing melodic flow
- delicate background ambiance
- gentle emotional introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Quiet Is the New Loud is Kings of Convenience's debut album, released in 2001. At this point in their career, the duo was still establishing their sound and identity within the folk music scene, which would later see them gain significant recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Simon & Garfunkel· Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Winning a Battle, Losing the War 3:54
- 2 Toxic Girl 3:09
- 3 Singing Softly to Me 3:09
- 4 I Don't Know What I Can Save You From 4:37
- 5 Failure 3:33
- 6 The Weight of My Words 4:07
- 7 The Girl From Back Then 2:29
- 8 Leaning Against the Wall 3:18
- 9 Little Kids 3:46
- 10 Summer on the Westhill 4:33
- 11 The Passenger 3:13
- 12 Parallel Lines 5:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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