The Luxury of Time
David Mead · 1999
51 min · 13 tracks · pop music
A delicate fusion of introspective lyrics and melodic pop, underscored by rich instrumentation and a soothing vocal presence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sweet Sunshine — This track encapsulates the album's sunny disposition with its infectious melody and uplifting lyrics about embracing joy amidst uncertainty.
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Everyone Knows It but You — With its poignant narrative about unreciprocated feelings, this song showcases Mead's ability to fuse relatable storytelling with catchy hooks.
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Breathe You In — This track highlights Mead's knack for emotive delivery and intricate arrangements, creating an atmospheric experience that resonates deeply.
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 production but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks with a consistent mid-tempo feel, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Many songs utilize layered instrumentation, including strings and subtle harmonies, which enhance the melodic lines without overwhelming the vocals.
- Lyrically, the album often employs vivid imagery and personal themes, inviting listeners to engage deeply with the narratives presented in each song.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Robert Bradley's Postcard 4:22
- 2 Sweet Sunshine 4:19
- 3 Touch of Mascara 3:36
- 4 Apart From You 3:13
- 5 Breathe You In 4:20
- 6 World of a King 3:48
- 7 Landlocked 4:46
- 8 Telephone 3:56
- 9 Everyone Knows It but You 3:59
- 10 She, Luisa 3:33
- 11 Make the Most Of 4:15
- 12 While the World Is Sleeping 4:05
- 13 Painless 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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