Released 10 years ago
Something Got Lost Between Here and the Orbit
Royal Canoe · 2016
47 min · 11 tracks · indie pop
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and organic instrumentation, weaving intricate melodies through introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Somersault — Opening the album with vibrant synths and infectious rhythms, this track encapsulates the band's unique sound while setting an energetic tone for what follows.
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Living a Lie — This track stands out with its introspective lyrics and layered harmonies, reflecting themes of self-deception and personal struggle that resonate throughout the album.
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How Long Is Your Life — Closing the album, this expansive track combines haunting vocals with elaborate arrangements, creating a poignant reflection on mortality and existence that leaves a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate melodies and layered textures, though its pacing and cohesion vary across tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Tracks often feature layered vocal harmonies that intertwine with electronic elements, creating a rich sonic texture.
- Several songs utilize abrupt transitions between sections, which keeps the listener engaged and adds complexity to the arrangements.
- 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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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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Somersault 4:08
- 2 Walk Out on the Water 3:40
- 3 Living a Lie 4:20
- 4 Checkmate 3:32
- 5 Love You Like That 3:57
- 6 I Am Collapsing So Slowly 5:13
- 7 Holidays 5:26
- 8 Out of the Beehive 4:24
- 9 Bicycle 3:30
- 10 How Long Is Your Life 5:28
- 11 BB Gun 4:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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