Storyboard
Sleeping At Last · 2009
41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a delicate tapestry of alternative rock that invites deep reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Porcelain — Opening with haunting piano notes, this track establishes the album's reflective tone while exploring vulnerability and fragility through its lyrics.
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Slow & Steady — This song combines gentle instrumentation with poignant themes of patience and growth, encapsulating the essence of the album's introspective journey.
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All This to Say — Closing the album, this track offers a powerful synthesis of the preceding themes, showcasing lyrical maturity and emotional resolution within its melodic structure.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's lyrical depth and ethereal sound create an engaging experience, though it may not have widespread recognition.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half introduces more subdued and reflective pieces.
- Several songs utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, ethereal soundscape, particularly in 'Chandeliers' and 'Slow & Steady'.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective reflections during solitude
- delicate melodies for deep thinking
- gentle pacing that invites pause
- emotional depth in quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy experiences
- preferring upbeat, quick tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 31, 2009, 'Storyboard' was Sleeping At Last's first full-length album after their transition from a band to a solo project by Ryan O'Neal. This evolution marked a significant shift in the artist's sound, emphasizing a more intimate and personal approach compared to their earlier works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Ben Howard· Iron & Wine
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Chandeliers
The bridge shifts into vivid imagery that contrasts light and darkness, symbolizing hope amidst despair.
This moment employs contrasting motifs to deepen emotional complexity, enhancing the narrative tension present throughout the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Porcelain 4:01
- 2 Chandeliers 3:57
- 3 Naive 3:51
- 4 Side by Side 3:23
- 5 Slow & Steady 4:14
- 6 Clockwork 4:00
- 7 Unmade 3:36
- 8 Timelapse 3:49
- 9 Birdcage Religion 3:56
- 10 Green Screens 3:31
- 11 All This to Say 3:33
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