Reasons for Voyaging
Atlas · 2007
50 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic alternative rock intertwines introspective lyrics with expansive soundscapes, creating an immersive listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Disillusioned — Opening with raw emotional intensity, this track sets the tone for the album with its poignant exploration of disillusionment in modern life.
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Mr Sorrow — This track captures a haunting vulnerability, blending melancholic lyrics with atmospheric instrumentation that encapsulates the album’s overarching themes.
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Saving Grace — With its uplifting melody juxtaposed against reflective lyrics, this song stands out as a hopeful anthem amid the album’s more somber moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and thoughtful lyrics but lacks a fully cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar harmonies and atmospheric synths, creating expansive soundscapes that enhance the introspective lyrics.
- The album closes with a gradual build-up in 'Doctor', culminating in a climactic finish that contrasts with the more subdued earlier tracks.
- 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
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.
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Crawl
A pivotal verse shifts from a narrative of struggle to one of resilience, emphasizing personal growth amidst challenges.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Disillusioned 5:16
- 2 Is This Real 3:46
- 3 Crawl 3:56
- 4 Early Warning 5:31
- 5 Magic 8 4:03
- 6 Mr Sorrow 4:16
- 7 Fragile 4:33
- 8 Downfall 4:38
- 9 Saving Grace 4:37
- 10 Doctor 9:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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