Snow
Angus & Julia Stone · 2017
4 min · 1 track · folk music
Delicate harmonies and soft instrumentation create an intimate, reflective atmosphere throughout the album.
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Snow — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its ethereal soundscape and poignant lyrics about longing and reflection, setting the tone for the entire project.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intimate songwriting and lush production, creating a cohesive and serene listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Snow', opens with a soft piano melody that gradually layers in strings and harmonies, setting a tranquil tone for the album.
- Several tracks feature alternating lead vocals between Angus and Julia, creating a conversational dynamic that enhances the intimacy of the songs.
- The album's pacing is consistent, with most tracks maintaining a gentle tempo, while the final track, 'Sylvester Stallone', introduces a slightly more upbeat rhythm.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues the duo's established sound with introspective themes and solid reception.
- Themes
- winter solitude· ethereal longing· soft twilight reflections
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, 'Snow' marks Angus & Julia Stone's fourth studio album, following their self-titled record in 2014. The duo had already established a solid presence in the indie and folk music scenes, and this album further showcases their evolution as artists with mature songwriting and polished production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Paper Kites· First Aid Kit· Ben Howard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Snow 4:10
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Carrie & Lowell
Sufjan Stevens
Both explore themes of introspection and longing, with delicate instrumentation and intimate vocals.
Our Endless Numbered Days
Iron & Wine
Shares a soft, reflective atmosphere with gentle melodies and poignant storytelling.
States
The Paper Kites
Features ethereal harmonies and a similar wintery, nostalgic vibe throughout its tracks.
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