Top tracks — play these first
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Paradise Waiting — The opening track sets the tone with its catchy hooks and poignant lyrics about yearning for connection, establishing the album's thematic foundation.
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The Modern Age — This title track encapsulates the band's blend of nostalgia and modernity, showcasing their signature sound while addressing contemporary issues.
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Big Black Sun — The closing track provides a reflective conclusion to the album, incorporating a lush instrumental arrangement that enhances its emotional weight.
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, balancing energetic tracks with reflective moments.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate layered guitar riffs that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Cellophane' and 'Car into the Sea'.
- The album closes with a slower tempo on 'Big Black Sun', providing a reflective contrast to the earlier tracks.
- 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
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- nostalgic melodies for introspection
- for evening drives
- easy listening with emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 22, 2019, The Modern Age marks Sleeper's first studio album in over twenty years, following their hiatus since 1998. The band returned to the music scene with renewed energy, signaling a creative revival that builds on their early '90s Britpop legacy while exploring contemporary themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Paradise Waiting 3:24
- 2 Look at You Now 4:08
- 3 The Sun Also Rises 3:39
- 4 Dig 2:50
- 5 The Modern Age 4:05
- 6 Cellophane 3:28
- 7 Car into the Sea 4:08
- 8 Blue Like You 3:36
- 9 More Than I Do 3:44
- 10 Big Black Sun 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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