Seven Tears
Golden Earring · 1971
35 min · 7 tracks · hard rock
A blend of progressive rock and Nederbeat, creating expansive soundscapes filled with emotional depth and lyrical introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Silver Ships Start here — The opening track features a captivating blend of melodic guitar riffs and contemplative lyrics that set an atmospheric tone for the album.
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She Flies on Strange Wings — This nearly eight-minute track exemplifies the band's progressive rock ambitions with intricate instrumentation and an evolving structure that captivates listeners.
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The Road Swallowed Her Name — With its haunting melody and profound lyrics, this track encapsulates the emotional breadth of the album, showcasing the band's lyrical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features complex arrangements and introspective lyrics, marking a notable step in the band's evolution.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lengthy track, 'Silver Ships', that features extended instrumental sections and shifts in dynamics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- expansive soundscapes for daydreaming
- balanced unfolding journey throughout
- suitable for solitary listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- want high-energy party music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Showcases early complexity but is less recognized than later hits.
- Career context
- Released in 1971, Seven Tears was Golden Earring's sixth studio album, following their breakthrough hit 'Radar Love' from 1973. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound that combined elements of rock with introspective lyrics, setting the stage for their future commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Alan Parsons Project· UFO· Thin Lizzy
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hope
The chorus shifts unexpectedly to invoke a sense of yearning and possibility amidst uncertainty.
This structural choice not only enhances the emotional weight of the song but also reflects the overarching themes of longing that permeate the album.
Tracklist
- 1 Silver Ships Start here 5:41
- 2 The Road Swallowed Her Name 4:08
- 3 Hope 4:47
- 4 Don’t Worry 3:21
- 5 She Flies on Strange Wings 7:22
- 6 This Is the Other Side of Life 3:21
- 7 You’re Better Off Free 6:42
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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