Released 10 years ago
Remember the Laughter
Ray Toro · 2016
41 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
A reflective journey through intimate melodies and poignant lyrics, blending alternative rock with personal storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Isn’t That Something — This opening track sets the tone with its conversational lyrics and soft instrumentation, introducing listeners to Toro's introspective style.
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The Great Beyond — This song features soaring melodies and a rich arrangement that highlights Toro’s vocal range while addressing themes of hope and existential reflection.
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Remember the Laughter — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, combining heartfelt lyrics with an expansive soundscape that invites deep contemplation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Toro's songwriting and emotional depth but lacks strong cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar harmonies, creating a rich texture that contrasts with the more stripped-down vocal sections.
- The lyrics often reflect personal experiences and emotions, with a focus on storytelling that invites listener introspection.
- 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
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 Isn’t That Something 3:03
- 2 Walking in Circles 3:01
- 3 Wedding Day 0:40
- 4 We Save 3:27
- 5 Ascent 0:13
- 6 The Great Beyond 4:21
- 7 Take the World 3:51
- 8 Father’s Day 0:25
- 9 The Lucky Ones 2:53
- 10 Requiem 4:11
- 11 Look at You Now 4:56
- 12 Eruption 0:21
- 13 Hope for the World 3:34
- 14 Waiting Room 0:20
- 15 Remember the Laughter 6:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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