Released 13 years ago this October
Something About Knowing
Maria Taylor · 2013
35 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A delicate blend of introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation shapes a reflective indie rock journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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Something About Knowing — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of introspection and emotional complexity, offering a poignant exploration of self-awareness amidst uncertainty.
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Tunnel Vision — The song features haunting melodies and lyrical depth that reflect on clarity and confusion, becoming a standout moment for its raw honesty.
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Up All Night — With its catchy chorus and relatable narrative about sleepless nights, this track highlights Taylor's ability to merge personal storytelling with melodic hooks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and varied instrumentation but lacks standout moments that define its uniqueness.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features more upbeat tracks, while the second half shifts to slower, more contemplative pieces.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- 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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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Tunnel Vision
The verse shifts perspective to confront an internal struggle directly, revealing vulnerability through stark imagery.
This choice deepens the emotional impact by breaking away from a more detached narrative style used earlier in the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Folk Song Melody 3:07
- 2 Up All Night 3:15
- 3 Tunnel Vision 4:44
- 4 Sum of Our Lives 3:32
- 5 You've Got a Way With the Light 2:12
- 6 Something About Knowing 3:52
- 7 This Is It 4:26
- 8 Broken Objects 2:53
- 9 Saturday in June 3:54
- 10 A Lullaby for You 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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