The Reckoning
Asaf Avidan · 2008
55 min · 15 tracks · folk music
A haunting blend of folk and indie rock, rich with emotional depth and introspective storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Reckoning Song — This track features poignant lyrics about confronting life’s challenges, showcasing Avidan's ability to weave personal narratives with universal themes.
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Maybe You Are — Opening the album, this song sets an intimate tone with its delicate instrumentation and introspective lyrics that invite listeners into Avidan's world.
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Her Lies — With its compelling melody and reflective lyrics, this track highlights Avidan's storytelling skills while exploring themes of love and deception.
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 emotional depth but lacks a cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- Vocals are often layered with harmonies, creating a rich texture that complements the introspective lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quiet verses to more powerful choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw emotional vocal performances
- reflective moments of solitude
- cathartic release through storytelling
- intimate acoustic arrangements throughout
- poignant tracks for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat dance tracks
- prefer short, standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, The Reckoning marked Asaf Avidan's debut album as a solo artist after his time with the Mojos. This album established him as a distinct voice in the folk and indie rock scene, showcasing his unique vocal style and songwriting prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hozier· Ben Howard· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Maybe You Are 2:44
- 2 Hangwoman 3:02
- 3 Her Lies 3:51
- 4 Weak 3:33
- 5 Reckoning Song 2:46
- 6 Sweat & Tears 3:32
- 7 Rubberband Girl 2:55
- 8 A Phoenix Is Born 1:03
- 9 Over You Blues 2:57
- 10 Empty Handed Saturday Blues 4:06
- 11 A Ghost Before the Wall 3:11
- 12 Growing Tall 3:26
- 13 Little More Time 5:11
- 14 Devil’s Dance 3:32
- 15 Of Scorpions & Bells / The Devil and Me 9:05
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