Savages
The Webb Sisters · 2010
50 min · 13 tracks · pop music
A blend of ethereal harmonies and introspective lyrics, enveloped in lush instrumentation that evokes both melancholy and beauty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Savages — The titular track encapsulates the album's themes of vulnerability and resilience, combining haunting melodies with poignant storytelling that resonates throughout the record.
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If It Be Your Will — This cover of Leonard Cohen's song highlights the sisters' vocal harmonies and emotional delivery, connecting their artistry to their experience working with him.
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Calling This a Life — With its reflective lyrics and captivating arrangement, this track showcases the duo's ability to blend personal narrative with broader existential themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate arrangements and strong vocal harmonies, establishing a unique sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half shifts to more subdued and reflective pieces.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that intertwine throughout the verses, creating a rich texture.
- The instrumentation often includes strings and piano, which contribute to a lush soundscape that supports the introspective lyrics.
- 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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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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Baroque Thoughts 3:38
- 2 Calling This a Life 4:11
- 3 Words That Mobilise 3:29
- 4 Savages 3:25
- 5 Dark Sky 1:57
- 6 Burn 3:29
- 7 Amelie’s Smile 4:27
- 8 If It Be Your Will 5:18
- 9 In Your Father’s Eyes 3:53
- 10 Blue and You 2:50
- 11 1000 Stars 3:43
- 12 The Goodnight Song 3:10
- 13 Yours Truly 7:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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