The Archer
Alexandra Savior · 2020
30 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
The album blends dreamy melodies with introspective lyrics, wrapped in lush arrangements that evoke a haunting atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Saving Grace — This track showcases a blend of vulnerability and strength in its narrative, encapsulating the album's themes of personal struggle and resilience.
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Crying All the Time — With its infectious melody and emotionally charged lyrics, this song stands out as a poignant reflection on heartbreak and longing.
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The Phantom — This track features haunting instrumentation paired with existential themes, making it a highlight that captures the album's overall mood beautifully.
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 production but remains within familiar indie rock territory.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more dynamic shift with varied instrumentation.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The album closes with a title track that features an extended instrumental outro, allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- 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
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
- haunting melodies for introspection
- short tracks for quick listens
- dreamy soundscapes for daydreaming
- emotional depth in every song
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as her sophomore effort, The Archer came after Alexandra Savior's debut album, Belladonna of Sadness, which garnered critical acclaim. By this point, she had established her unique sound within the indie rock and dream pop scenes, positioning herself as an artist of significant artistic vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beach House· Tame Impala· Alvvays
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Soft Currents 3:11
- 2 Saving Grace 3:25
- 3 Crying All the Time 3:30
- 4 Howl 3:08
- 5 Send Her Back 2:34
- 6 Can’t Help Myself 2:42
- 7 The Phantom 2:51
- 8 Bad Disease 3:46
- 9 But You 2:53
- 10 The Archer 2:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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