Smooth Like Stone on a Beach
Walk off the Earth · 2007
40 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
An eclectic mix of indie rock and reggae influences, woven together with intricate harmonies and upbeat rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Little Sin Start here — As the opening track, it sets the tone for the album with catchy hooks and an infectious rhythm that showcases the band's distinctive blend of sounds.
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Gotta Go — This track exemplifies the band's ability to merge upbeat melodies with thoughtful lyrics, highlighting their knack for storytelling within vibrant arrangements.
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Smooth Like Stone on a Beach — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, featuring intricate vocal harmonies and a laid-back vibe that invites listeners into the band's world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a unique blend of styles but lacks the depth and polish of later works.
What we noticed
- Vocal harmonies are prominent throughout, often layering multiple voices in intricate patterns that enhance the melodic lines.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- playful melodies for relaxation
- heartfelt reflections on life
- for afternoon hangouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek intense emotional depth
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album helped establish the band's unique voice in indie music.
- Themes
- beachside relaxation· vibrant storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Smooth Like Stone on a Beach was Walk off the Earth's debut album, marking their introduction to the music scene. At this time, the band was still establishing its identity and sound, experimenting with various genres that would later define their style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Guster· Rebelution· The Lumineers
Tracklist
- 1 Little Sin Start here 3:12
- 2 100 Proof Life 3:56
- 3 Rock Me Away 2:40
- 4 Gotta Go 3:27
- 5 My Mistakes 3:10
- 6 Broke 4:01
- 7 Miss Jeppetto 3:57
- 8 Spiralling Son 3:39
- 9 Stolen 3:19
- 10 People of the Sun 2:00
- 11 Smooth Like Stone on a Beach 3:44
- 12 W.O.T.E. 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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