Tall Stories from Under the Table
Dogs · 2007
41 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A raw blend of jangly guitars and earnest vocals, capturing the essence of British indie rock with a touch of introspective storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Soldier On — Blending a catchy chorus with reflective lyrics, this track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and perseverance in a challenging world.
-
→
Winston Smith — This song showcases the band's ability to weave political commentary with personal narrative, creating a complex tapestry that resonates beyond its runtime.
-
→
These Days — With its infectious melody and poignant reflections on life’s fleeting moments, this track stands out as an anthem of youthful introspection and nostalgia.
-
→
Let It Lay — The closing track effectively encapsulates the album's emotional journey, featuring a haunting refrain that lingers long after the final note.
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 instrumentation but lacks standout moments that elevate it above its peers.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar melodies that intertwine with the vocal lines, creating a rich texture.
- The lyrics often employ narrative storytelling, with recurring themes of introspection and social commentary across multiple tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
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
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 Dirty Little Shop 3:48
- 2 Soldier On 3:12
- 3 Winston Smith 3:33
- 4 This Stone Is a Bullet 3:24
- 5 Chained to No One 3:18
- 6 Forget It All 3:42
- 7 Little Pretenders 2:49
- 8 On a Bridge, By a Pub 2:36
- 9 Who Are You 3:31
- 10 These Days 3:40
- 11 By the River 4:29
- 12 Let It Lay 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.