Released 20 years ago
Something Real
Meg & Dia · 2006
36 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
An introspective blend of shimmering melodies and earnest lyrics, capturing the essence of youthful vulnerability and emotional exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Monster — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and vivid imagery of inner turmoil, establishing the band's lyrical strength.
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Tell Mary — The song features an engaging narrative structure while addressing themes of unrequited love, showcasing the duo's knack for relatable storytelling.
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Courage, Robert — This track captures a moment of reflection with its poignant lyrics about bravery and personal struggle, resonating deeply within the album's emotional landscape.
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 production but lacks standout moments that would elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tempos and layered instrumentation, while the second half shifts to more subdued arrangements and introspective lyrics.
- The album closes with a gradual fade-out on the final track, leaving a lingering sense of reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Monster 2:41
- 2 Roses 3:28
- 3 Tell Mary 3:47
- 4 Indiana 2:47
- 5 Masterpiece 3:29
- 6 Rebecca 3:24
- 7 Nineteen Stars 3:26
- 8 Cardigan Weather 2:55
- 9 Getaways Turned Holidays 4:03
- 10 Courage, Robert 2:55
- 11 Setting up Sunday 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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