Remind Me Where the Light Is cover

Remind Me Where the Light Is

Great Northern · 2009

43 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

Ethereal melodies blend with atmospheric instrumentals, creating a lush soundscape that invites introspection and emotional exploration.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Houses — This track showcases the band's ability to balance melodic hooks with intricate instrumentation, delivering an emotionally resonant experience that encapsulates the album's essence.
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    New Tricks — With its driving rhythm and reflective lyrics, this song highlights the personal growth themes present throughout the album while maintaining a catchy chorus.
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    Driveway — The haunting vocal delivery paired with lush arrangements makes this track a standout moment, illustrating the band's signature sound and emotional depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

55 /100
Foothills
Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The album's atmospheric sound and layered vocals create a cohesive listening experience, though its songwriting is not particularly.

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 utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, atmospheric texture throughout the record.
  • The final track ends with an extended instrumental fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

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
8/10

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 Story 3:55
  • 2 Houses 4:17
  • 3 Fingers 3:51
  • 4 Snakes 4:23
  • 5 Stop 3:26
  • 6 New Tricks 3:21
  • 7 Mountain 3:24
  • 8 Warning 4:47
  • 9 Driveway 4:24
  • 10 Numbers 4:52
  • 11 33 2:55

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