The Days Run Away
Frankie & The Heartstrings · 2013
36 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and infectious melodies that encapsulates the exuberance of youthful introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Still Follow You — This opening track sets the tone with its driving rhythm and heartfelt lyrics, showcasing the band's knack for blending personal storytelling with catchy melodies.
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Losing a Friend — With its reflective lyrics and anthemic chorus, this song captures the emotional weight of relationships, highlighting the band's ability to convey vulnerability amidst upbeat instrumentation.
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Everybody Looks Better (In the Right Light) — This track stands out for its clever lyricism and upbeat tempo, illustrating themes of perception and self-image while maintaining an infectious energy throughout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and energetic performances but lacks a cohesive flow across its entirety.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a brisk tempo with upbeat tracks, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective songs.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The instrumentation prominently features jangly guitars and driving rhythms, establishing a consistent sound throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Losing a Friend
The narrative shifts from reminiscing about memories to confronting unresolved feelings directly.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Still Follow You 2:42
- 2 That Girl, That Scene 2:26
- 3 Nothing Our Way 3:24
- 4 Right Noises 2:33
- 5 Losing a Friend 4:42
- 6 She Will Say Goodbye 3:40
- 7 Invitation 2:04
- 8 First Boy 3:12
- 9 Everybody Looks Better (In the Right Light) 2:24
- 10 Scratches 3:27
- 11 Light That Breaks 3:11
- 12 Think About Yourself 2:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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