Silent June
O'Hooley & Tidow · 2010
53 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music
A serene blend of intricate harmonies and poignant storytelling that captures the essence of traditional folk music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Flight of the Petrel — This opening track showcases the duo's harmonic prowess and sets a reflective tone for the album with its evocative imagery and melodic richness.
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All Stand in Line — A powerful commentary on social issues, this track blends haunting melodies with poignant lyrics, illustrating the duo's ability to merge folk traditions with contemporary relevance.
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Too Old to Dream — This song features an emotional vocal delivery paired with introspective lyrics, highlighting themes of nostalgia and longing that resonate throughout the album.
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Beautiful Danger — The track stands out for its dynamic instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics, reflecting on the complexities of life and relationships in a uniquely engaging way.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and harmonies but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- Harmonies are often layered with one voice leading and the other providing counter-melodies, creating a rich texture.
- Several tracks incorporate instrumental interludes that bridge lyrical sections, enhancing the storytelling aspect.
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flight of the Petrel 6:37
- 2 All Stand in Line 4:58
- 3 Shelter Me 3:42
- 4 Banjololo 0:35
- 5 Spancil Hill 4:20
- 6 Too Old to Dream 7:44
- 7 Hidden From the Sun 7:33
- 8 Que Sera 6:12
- 9 Beautiful Danger 3:54
- 10 One More Xmas 5:19
- 11 Cold & Stiff 2:14
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