The Chronicles of Marnia
Marnie Stern · 2013
49 min · 15 tracks · experimental rock
A frenetic blend of intricate guitar work and off-kilter melodies creates a sonic landscape that feels both chaotic and exhilarating.
Top tracks — play these first
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Year of the Glad — Opening the album with an explosive energy, this track showcases Stern's signature guitar work intertwined with playful lyrics that set the tone for the entire record.
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You Don't Turn Down — This song features a captivating blend of intricate rhythms and melodic hooks, illustrating Stern's ability to merge complexity with accessibility.
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Proof of Life — With its dynamic shifts and introspective lyrics, this track encapsulates the album's exploration of resilience and personal growth through musical experimentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and strong musicianship, though its cohesion is affected by the bonus tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features rapid tempo changes and complex guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more ambient and experimental soundscapes.
- Tracks 1 through 10 are primarily vocal-driven, but the last five tracks consist of reimagined versions of earlier songs, emphasizing instrumental experimentation.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Year of the Glad 3:39
- 2 You Don't Turn Down 3:11
- 3 Noonan 3:04
- 4 Nothing Is Easy 3:48
- 5 Immortals 2:54
- 6 The Chronicles of Marnia 3:10
- 7 Still Moving 3:06
- 8 East Side Glory 2:55
- 9 Proof of Life 3:42
- 10 Hell Yes 3:17
- 11 Winktester (Year of the Glad) 3:06
- 12 Marnie Five5 (You Don’t Turn Around) 3:05
- 13 Modernnonan (Noonan) 3:19
- 14 Luckytwentynine (Nothing Is Easy) 3:36
- 15 the-chronicles-of-marnia-3 (The Chronicles of Marnia) 3:12
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