Runaway
Passenger · 2018
38 min · 10 tracks · folk music
A tender exploration of human connection, featuring melodic folk arrangements and introspective lyrics that resonate deeply.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hell or High Water Start here — Opening the album with a vibrant energy, this track sets the tone with its driving rhythm and heartfelt plea for perseverance against adversity.
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Ghost Town — This standout track features haunting melodies and poignant lyrics about loss and longing, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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Runaway — The title track captures a sense of freedom and urgency, blending poetic imagery with a catchy chorus that invites listener engagement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends familiar folk elements with personal lyrics, resulting in a solid but conventional offering.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the lyrical themes.
- The instrumentation primarily revolves around acoustic guitar and piano, creating an intimate sound throughout.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- thoughtful lyrics that provoke introspection
- short tracks for quick engagement
- long centerpiece for deep immersion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
- want experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in the catalog that doesn't serve as a standout or pivotal release.
- Themes
- heartfelt perseverance· poignant loss· small-town longing
- Career context
- By the time 'Runaway' was released in January 2018, Passenger, born Mike Rosenberg, was already an established name in the folk music scene, following his breakthrough with 'Let Her Go' in 2012. This album marked his sixth studio release and showcased a mature sound, building on the success of his previous albums while continuing to evolve artistically.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ed Sheeran· Ben Howard· James Vincent McMorrow
Tracklist
- 1 Hell or High Water Start here 3:42
- 2 Why Can’t I Change 3:11
- 3 Heart to Love 3:17
- 4 Let’s Go 3:14
- 5 He Leaves You Cold 3:21
- 6 Ghost Town 5:13
- 7 Runaway 3:10
- 8 Eagle Bear Buffalo 3:24
- 9 To Be Free 4:47
- 10 Survivors 4:59
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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