Quiet Moments
Lycia · 2013
63 min · 11 tracks · gothic rock
Ethereal soundscapes weave through haunting melodies, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that lingers in the mind.
Top tracks — play these first
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Antarctica — This track exemplifies the album's ethereal qualities with its expansive soundscapes and immersive textures that evoke a sense of isolation and introspection.
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The Visitor — With its haunting vocals layered over minimalistic instrumentation, this track introduces listeners to the emotional core of the album while encapsulating its overarching themes of melancholy.
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Dead Leaves Fall — This song stands out due to its poignant lyrics and dynamic shifts, encapsulating the transient nature of life with a lush sonic backdrop that enhances its reflective mood.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's atmospheric depth and cohesive sound design contribute to its distinctiveness within the gothic rock genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental passages that create a sense of space and introspection, often fading in and out without clear endings.
- The album employs a consistent use of reverb and echo effects, enhancing the ethereal quality of the soundscapes.
- 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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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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Quiet Moments 8:16
- 2 The Visitor 4:32
- 3 Antarctica 8:14
- 4 Greenland 8:27
- 5 Grand Rapids 5:51
- 6 The Pier 3:34
- 7 Spring Trees 4:35
- 8 The Wind Sings 4:32
- 9 Dead Leaves Fall 5:18
- 10 Dead Star, Cold Star 5:33
- 11 The Soil Is Dead 5:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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