Spook the Herd
Lanterns on the Lake · 2020
39 min · 9 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies blend with introspective lyrics, creating a haunting atmosphere that reflects contemporary anxieties and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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When It All Comes True — The opening track sets a contemplative tone with its lush instrumentation and reflective lyrics, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of hope and anxiety.
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Swimming Lessons — This track features an intricate arrangement that builds tension, serving as a poignant reflection on vulnerability and personal growth amidst uncertainty.
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Every Atom — With its captivating melody and evocative lyrics, this song articulates feelings of connection in a disjointed world, showcasing the band's lyrical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features rich arrangements and thoughtful lyrics, though it may not resonate widely beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts in intensity, such as 'Baddies' which transitions from subdued verses to a more explosive chorus.
- The lyrics often employ abstract imagery and metaphor, encouraging listeners to engage deeply with the themes presented in each song.
- 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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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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal melodies for introspective moments
- haunting atmosphere reflecting anxieties
- thoughtful themes for quiet evenings
- cathartic release through emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seek upbeat, danceable rhythms
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 21, 2020, Spook the Herd is Lanterns on the Lake's third studio album, following their 2018 release, Spook the Herd. By this point, the band had established themselves in the indie rock scene, evolving their sound while delving deeper into themes of uncertainty and introspection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Antlers· Sigur Rós· Explosions in the Sky
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When It All Comes True 4:21
- 2 Baddies 2:57
- 3 Every Atom 4:19
- 4 Blue Screen Beams 4:28
- 5 Before They Excavate 4:52
- 6 Swimming Lessons 4:22
- 7 Secrets & Medicine 4:53
- 8 This Is Not a Drill 4:41
- 9 A Fitting End 5:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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