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Selenography

Rachel's · 1999

59 min · 12 tracks

A haunting blend of chamber music and post-rock, weaving intricate melodies with atmospheric textures that evoke deep introspection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    On Demeter — This track stands out for its ethereal orchestration and reflective mood, encapsulating the album's themes of nature and memory through an expansive arrangement.
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    The Last Light — With its poignant melodies and subtle dynamics, this piece demonstrates the band's ability to evoke emotion through minimalism, representing a key moment in the album's exploration of loss.
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    Honeysuckle Suite (Sugar Maple - Elm - Sweetgum) — This suite showcases the band's intricate compositional style, seamlessly merging different musical ideas into a cohesive journey that reflects the natural world.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends classical and contemporary styles effectively, creating a distinctive sound that rewards attentive listening.

What we noticed

  • Tracks often shift dynamics gradually, with crescendos that build tension before resolving into quieter passages.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Forgiveness

    The shift in perspective as the narrator addresses past grievances directly marks a significant emotional pivot in the song.

    This choice to confront rather than evade illustrates a mature reflection on relationships, adding depth to the album’s overall theme of reconciliation.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A French Galleasse 6:13
  • 2 On Demeter 7:04
  • 3 The Last Light 3:26
  • 4 Kentucky Nocturne 5:46
  • 5 Honeysuckle Suite (Sugar Maple - Elm - Sweetgum) 5:41
  • 6 Artemisia 3:13
  • 7 Old Road 60 5:08
  • 8 An Evening of Long Goodbyes 5:32
  • 9 Cuts the Metal Cold 2:29
  • 10 The Mysterious Disappearance of Louis LePrince 4:25
  • 11 Forgiveness 6:38
  • 12 Hearts and Drums 4:00

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