The Moon Looked On
Clare Bowditch · 2007
48 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A tender blend of folk-infused melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Looked So Good — Opening the album with vibrant energy, this track captures the initial thrill of attraction through vivid imagery and a catchy melody.
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This Bastard Disease — This track stands out for its raw honesty as it tackles themes of personal struggle with a unique blend of humor and melancholy.
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People Like Me, People Like You — Closing the album, this sprawling track encapsulates the overarching theme of connection and belonging with its reflective lyrics and expansive sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting with emotive storytelling, though it follows familiar folk structures.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Many tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics and melodies.
- Several songs incorporate sparse instrumentation, allowing Bowditch's voice and lyrical content to take center stage.
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Looked So Good 4:08
- 2 Peccadilloes 4:48
- 3 Between the Tea and the Toast 3:42
- 4 I Am Not Allowed 3:53
- 5 When the Lights Went Down 3:21
- 6 Little Black Cave 3:19
- 7 This Bastard Disease 2:40
- 8 I Love the Way You Talk 3:16
- 9 That Wouldn't Be So Good 4:29
- 10 Your Other Hand 3:40
- 11 You Can Stay the Night 4:07
- 12 People Like Me, People Like You 7:18
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