Released 10 years ago
The Seeker
Cloud Cult · 2016
50 min · 13 tracks · indie pop
A kaleidoscopic blend of orchestral arrangements and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of wonder and exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Living in Awe — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its uplifting orchestration and philosophical lyrics about embracing life's mysteries.
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No Hell — This song stands out for its poignant reflection on mortality and the human experience, combining haunting melodies with cathartic lyrics.
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Everything You Thought You Had — This track encapsulates the album's introspective journey, blending rich instrumentation with a heartfelt narrative about loss and hope.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong arrangements and thematic continuity, though it may not resonate widely outside its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a gradual build-up in 'Living in Awe', layering strings and vocals before introducing percussion.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts, such as 'Come Home', which transitions from soft piano to a full orchestral swell.
- The final track, 'Through the Ages', serves as an extended outro, repeating themes from earlier songs while gradually fading out.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective and reflective moods
- gradual builds and payoffs
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 12, 2016, The Seeker is Cloud Cult's eighth studio album, arriving after a four-year hiatus following their previous release, Love. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation for thought-provoking music that intertwines themes of life, death, and renewal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· The Decemberists· Andrew Bird
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Living in Awe 4:44
- 2 To the Great Unknown 5:37
- 3 Days to Remember 3:21
- 4 Chromatica 2:55
- 5 Come Home 3:29
- 6 No Hell 4:36
- 7 Everything You Thought You Had 4:26
- 8 Time Machine Invention 3:56
- 9 The Pilgrimage 3:42
- 10 Three Storms Until You Learn to Float 5:43
- 11 You Never Were Alone 3:56
- 12 Prelude to an End 0:59
- 13 Through the Ages 3:26
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