Still Here
John Mark Nelson · 2011
50 min · 11 tracks
A tender blend of folk and indie pop, layered with introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation that evokes a sense of longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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North St. Paul/Silver Lake — Opening the album, this track sets a reflective tone with its vivid imagery and gentle instrumentation, encapsulating the essence of Nelson’s storytelling style.
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The Bottom of a Well — This song stands out for its poignant exploration of despair and hope, featuring a haunting melody that lingers long after listening.
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Hello from the Interstate! — A highlight of the album that combines narrative depth with a driving rhythm, showcasing Nelson's ability to weave personal stories into broader themes.
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I'm Terrible — This track showcases vulnerability through self-reflection, making it relatable while maintaining an engaging musicality that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong songwriting and emotional arrangements, though it follows familiar indie folk tropes.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the latter half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- The album includes moments of silence between tracks, allowing for a contemplative pause that emphasizes the introspective nature of the material.
- 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
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 North St. Paul/Silver Lake 5:20
- 2 Columbia 5:22
- 3 In Your Sailboat 4:03
- 4 Great Plains 5:00
- 5 Taylors Falls 3:24
- 6 The Bottom of a Well 6:07
- 7 February, 26th 3:02
- 8 I'm Terrible 3:44
- 9 Giant's Bridge-Arcola 4:08
- 10 Hello from the Interstate! 5:45
- 11 4 Pianos (Closing Comments) 4:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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