Recitation
Envy · 2010
65 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal guitar layers intertwine with haunting melodies, crafting an immersive soundscape that oscillates between serenity and turbulence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Last hours of eternity — This track exemplifies Envy's signature sound, merging soaring melodies with explosive dynamics, and showcases both emotional catharsis and technical prowess.
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Rain clouds running in a holy night — The lengthy composition features intricate guitar work and shifting tempos, embodying the album's thematic exploration of hope amidst despair.
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Light and solitude — This track highlights the band's ability to create expansive soundscapes, balancing quiet introspection with powerful crescendos that evoke profound feelings.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and dynamic shifts, solidifying its place in the post-rock and screamo scenes.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, layering guitars and vocals to create a dense atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo shifts, moving from serene passages to intense, chaotic sections.
- The final three tracks feature a notable decrease in tempo, allowing for a more reflective and subdued conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- cathartic release through intensity
- patient exploration of emotions
- immersive soundscapes for reflection
- late-night solitude and contemplation
- dynamic shifts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek upbeat, energetic vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Recitation' was released in 2010, Envy was solidifying their status as a prominent force in the post-rock and screamo scenes following their acclaimed album 'Insomniac Doze' from 2009. This album marked their continued evolution, showcasing a more atmospheric approach while maintaining the intensity that defined their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mono· Explosions in the Sky· The Ocean
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Guidance 3:21
- 2 Last hours of eternity 7:04
- 3 Rain clouds running in a holy night 8:32
- 4 Pieces of the moon I weaved 4:47
- 5 Light and solitude 7:14
- 6 Dreams coming to an end 4:03
- 7 Incomplete 1:24
- 8 Worn heels and the hands we hold 5:44
- 9 A hint and the incapacity 6:43
- 10 A breath clad in happiness 6:25
- 11 0 and 1 7:32
- 12 Your hand 3:03
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