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Reflections

Candice Night · 2011

38 min · 10 tracks · folk rock

A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and evocative storytelling layered over rich acoustic instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Gone, Gone, Gone — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of loss, featuring delicate instrumentation that complements the emotional weight of the lyrics.
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    Dangerous Smile — With its catchy melody and playful lyrics, this song encapsulates Night's ability to blend light-heartedness with deeper emotional themes.
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    Robin Red Breast — This track highlights Night's storytelling prowess, weaving a narrative that resonates through its vivid imagery and melodic structure.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album features strong melodies and storytelling but lacks some cohesion in pacing.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a soft, layered vocal harmony that sets a haunting tone, which is maintained throughout the first half.
  • Tracks feature acoustic instrumentation prominently, with strings and gentle percussion creating an ethereal atmosphere.
  • Several songs incorporate narrative storytelling in their lyrics, often reflecting on themes of nature and introspection.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Wind Is Calling (Hush the Wind) 4:39
  • 2 Gone, Gone, Gone 3:28
  • 3 Black Roses 3:31
  • 4 Now and Then (Blackmore's Night Cover - version 2011) 5:11
  • 5 Dangerous Smile 4:09
  • 6 For You 3:32
  • 7 Call It Love 4:41
  • 8 Robin Red Breast 4:13
  • 9 Alone With Fate 3:33
  • 10 In Time 1:50

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