See the Beauty in Your Drab Hometown
Savoy · 2018
10 tracks · alternative rock
An exploration of melancholic melodies intertwined with reflective lyrics that evoke the beauty within ordinary surroundings.
Top tracks — play these first
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Night Watch — Opening the album, this track sets a contemplative tone with its haunting instrumentation and introspective lyrics that delve into themes of observation and solitude.
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A Month of Sundays — This song encapsulates the essence of longing and nostalgia, blending lush melodies with poignant reflections on time passing and emotional connections.
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Shy Teens Suffering Silently — Through its candid portrayal of youth struggles, this track stands out for its relatable narrative and inventive lyricism, resonating with listeners facing similar experiences.
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(My) Weathervane — Closing the album, this track offers a sense of resolution with its uplifting arrangement and lyrical exploration of guidance and personal direction amid uncertainty.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends reflective lyrics with varied arrangements, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half introduces more subdued arrangements.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often reflect on personal experiences and local landscapes, grounding the themes in relatable imagery.
- 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
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 Night Watch
- 2 A Month of Sundays
- 3 Falls Park
- 4 Manmade Lake
- 5 Bump!
- 6 January Thaw
- 7 Shy Teens Suffering Silently
- 8 We're the Same Way
- 9 Sunlit Byways
- 10 (My) Weathervane
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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