The Peace of Wild Things
Paper Route · 2012
41 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a haunting soundscape that blends indie rock with atmospheric textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Better Life — This track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of hope and longing through its soaring chorus and reflective verses. The contrast between upbeat instrumentation and introspective lyrics creates a compelling listening experience.
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Glass Heart Hymn — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics, this song poignantly explores fragility in relationships, making it a standout representative of the album’s emotional core. The layered vocals add depth to the already rich arrangement.
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Calm Your Soul — This closing track serves as a meditative resolution, inviting listeners into a space of reflection while balancing tension and tranquility effectively. Its gradual build-up provides a satisfying conclusion to the album's journey.
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 atmospheric production, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, while the fourth track introduces a minimalist arrangement with a focus on piano.
- Several tracks incorporate electronic elements, such as synth pads and programmed beats, which create an atmospheric backdrop for the lyrics.
- The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, particularly in the last two tracks, allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- 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
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 Love Letters 3:40
- 2 Two Hearts 3:30
- 3 Better Life 4:46
- 4 Glass Heart Hymn 4:54
- 5 Sugar 4:18
- 6 You and I 3:22
- 7 Letting You Let Go 4:21
- 8 Tamed 2:17
- 9 Rabbit Holes 5:40
- 10 Calm Your Soul 4:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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