Salutations
Conor Oberst · 2017
67 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
A reflective blend of indie folk and alternative rock, weaving introspective lyrics with intricate melodies and textured instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Napalm — This track features vivid imagery that highlights Oberst's storytelling ability, capturing a sense of chaos amidst introspection that permeates the album.
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Too Late to Fixate — Opening the album, this song sets a reflective tone with its melodic structure and poignant lyrics about missed opportunities, encapsulating the album's themes of regret.
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You All Loved Him Once — This closing track serves as an emotional culmination of the album's narrative arc, offering introspection and closure through its somber yet hopeful lyrical content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and varied arrangements but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier songs.
- 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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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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Late to Fixate 4:02
- 2 Gossamer Thin 3:34
- 3 Overdue 3:49
- 4 Afterthought 3:37
- 5 Next of Kin 3:43
- 6 Napalm 5:00
- 7 Mamah Borthwick (A Sketch) 4:17
- 8 Till St. Dymphna Kicks Us Out 4:02
- 9 Barbary Coast (Later) 4:29
- 10 Tachycardia 3:27
- 11 Empty Hotel by the Sea 4:25
- 12 Anytime Soon 2:54
- 13 Counting Sheep 3:28
- 14 The Rain Follows the Plow 3:43
- 15 You All Loved Him Once 4:27
- 16 A Little Uncanny 4:56
- 17 Salutations 3:57
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