Sagarmatha
The Appleseed Cast · 2009
49 min · 9 tracks · emo
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with intricate guitar work, creating a reflective and immersive listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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As the Little Things Go — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its sweeping melodies and introspective lyrics, encapsulating the thematic essence of reflection and growth.
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Raise the Sails — The song highlights a blend of dynamic shifts between serene verses and explosive choruses, showcasing the band's ability to build emotional intensity throughout.
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An Army of Fireflies — This track features delicate instrumentation paired with poignant imagery, making it a standout moment that encapsulates the album's overarching themes of fleeting beauty and nostalgia.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate compositions and strong production, blending emo with post-rock elements effectively.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a layered guitar melody that gradually builds, setting a reflective tone that persists throughout.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental passages, allowing the ethereal soundscapes to develop without interruption.
- The use of dynamic shifts between soft, ambient sections and more intense crescendos creates a sense of movement across the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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
- reflective moments of introspection
- immersive soundscapes for focus
- patient unfolding of melodies
- evocative themes of nature
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Sagarmatha is The Appleseed Cast's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2006 release, Peregrine. By this time, the band had solidified their identity within the emo and post-rock scenes, showcasing their evolution towards more expansive and atmospheric compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- American Football· Mineral· The Promise Ring
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 As the Little Things Go 8:14
- 2 A Bright Light 7:04
- 3 The Road West 8:08
- 4 The Summer Before 3:08
- 5 One Reminder, an Empty Room 1:49
- 6 Raise the Sails 6:26
- 7 Like a Locus (Shake Hands With the Dead) 4:01
- 8 South Col 6:26
- 9 An Army of Fireflies 4:27
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