Released 10 years ago
Swallowed By the New
Glen Phillips · 2016
37 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A reflective journey through personal narratives, blending melodic alternative rock with introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Criminal Career — This track explores themes of guilt and redemption through a narrative lens, highlighting Phillips' storytelling prowess and emotional vocal delivery.
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Grief and Praise — In this song, Phillips intertwines sorrow and gratitude, creating a poignant reflection on loss that resonates with universal experiences.
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The Easy Ones — This track stands out for its catchy melody paired with introspective lyrics about life's complexities, showcasing Phillips' ability to balance accessibility with depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and craftsmanship, with a cohesive flow but limited broader impact.
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.
- Several tracks utilize layered instrumentation, creating a rich soundscape that supports the introspective lyrics.
- The lyrics often reflect personal narratives, with recurring themes of growth and reflection appearing throughout multiple songs.
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Baptistina
The song features a moment where the narrative shifts from past regrets to hopes for the future.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Go 4:17
- 2 Baptistina 3:22
- 3 Criminal Career 4:03
- 4 Leaving Oldtown 3:26
- 5 The Easy Ones 3:48
- 6 Amnesty 3:54
- 7 Grief and Praise 3:31
- 8 Unwritten 3:17
- 9 There's Always More 3:12
- 10 Held Up 3:32
- 11 Reconstructing the Diary 1:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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