Revelling/Reckoning
Ani DiFranco · 2001
118 min · 29 tracks · folk rock
A blend of introspective folk rock and poetic storytelling that captures personal and social themes with raw honesty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ain’t That the Way Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Marrow — This track highlights DiFranco's ability to weave vivid imagery with emotional depth, exploring themes of love and vulnerability amid life's complexities.
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Fierce Flawless — Here, DiFranco delivers a powerful anthem about self-acceptance and authenticity, encapsulating the album’s overarching message of empowerment.
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Reckoning — The titular song serves as a reflective culmination of the album's themes, blending poignant lyrics with a compelling melody that resonates deeply with listeners.
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What How When Where (Why Who) — This track features a complex interplay of questions that provoke thought about identity and existence, showcasing DiFranco's lyrical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical content and unique structures but lacks some cohesion due to its length.
What we noticed
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal anecdotes, inviting listeners to engage deeply with the themes presented.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with emotional resolution
- introspective lyrics for deep reflection
- wave-like pacing for immersive journey
- vulnerable storytelling through melodies
- for late-night contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, energetic tracks
- seek straightforward, single-focused songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — The album solidified DiFranco's reputation for addressing complex social issues.
- Career context
- By the time Ani DiFranco released 'Revelling/Reckoning' in April 2001, she was already an established force in the indie music scene, having released several albums since her debut in 1990. This album marked a continuation of her prolific output, featuring a double-disc format that showcases her growth as a songwriter and musician while reflecting on her experiences and activism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dar Williams· Tori Amos· Michelle Shocked
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Ain’t That the Way Start here 5:14
- 2 O.K. 2:51
- 3 Garden of Simple 3:54
- 4 Tamburitza Lingua 5:07
- 5 Marrow 5:19
- 6 Heartbreak Even 3:36
- 7 Harvest 1:04
- 8 Kazoointoit 3:51
- 9 Whatall Is Nice 4:36
- 10 What How When Where (Why Who) 5:58
- 11 Fierce Flawless 5:04
- 12 Rock Paper Scissors 6:00
- 13 Beautiful Night 6:25
Disc 2
- 1 Your Next Bold Move 5:47
- 2 This Box Contains… 0:29
- 3 Reckoning 6:02
- 4 So What 5:03
- 5 Prison Prism 1:34
- 6 Imagine That 4:01
- 7 Flood Waters 0:47
- 8 Grey 5:22
- 9 Subdivision 3:57
- 10 Old Old Song 4:22
- 11 Sick of Me 5:21
- 12 Don’t Nobody Know 1:17
- 13 School Night 4:54
- 14 That Was My Love 1:03
- 15 Revelling 5:08
- 16 In Here 4:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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