Sand & Snow
A Silent Film · 2012
45 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A tapestry of lush melodies and reflective lyrics, blending alternative rock with a cinematic flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Danny, Dakota & The Wishing Well — This track encapsulates the album’s blend of storytelling and evocative instrumentation, creating an immersive experience that resonates with listeners.
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Let Them Feel Your Heartbeat — With its anthemic chorus and uplifting message, this song highlights the band's ability to craft emotionally charged pop-rock anthems.
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Love Takes a Wrecking Ball — This track stands out for its raw vulnerability and intricate arrangements, showcasing the band's knack for balancing intensity with introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features lush arrangements and reflective lyrics but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving rhythms and layered instrumentation, establishing a vibrant energy that is maintained until the fourth track.
- Several songs incorporate orchestral elements, such as strings and piano, which enhance the cinematic quality of the arrangements.
- The album's lyrics often reflect themes of longing and introspection, with a consistent use of metaphor across multiple tracks.
- 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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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 Reaching the Potential 3:53
- 2 This Stage Is Your Life 3:53
- 3 Danny, Dakota & The Wishing Well 4:49
- 4 Anastasia 4:08
- 5 Cuckoo Song 3:47
- 6 Let Them Feel Your Heartbeat 3:18
- 7 Harbour Lights 3:55
- 8 Rustle of the Stars 4:05
- 9 Queen of a Sad Land 4:39
- 10 Love Takes a Wrecking Ball 3:56
- 11 Thousand Mile Race 5:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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