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The Silent World of Hector Mann

Duke Special · 2010

35 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album features varied tempos and arrangements but lacks strong cohesion in its overall flow.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a piano-driven track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a shift to more upbeat rhythms in the next two songs.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and intricate arrangements, particularly in 'Mister Nobody' and 'Teller's Tale'.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contemplative atmosphere that contrasts with earlier energy.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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

  • short bursts of whimsical storytelling
  • playful narratives for lighthearted moods
  • engaging tunes for quick listens
  • vibrant energy for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek heavy emotional depth

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Tom McRae· Sufjan Stevens· Andrew Bird

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hearth and Home 2:30
  • 2 Wanda, Darling of the Jockey Club 2:58
  • 3 Jumping Jacks 3:00
  • 4 Mister Nobody 2:59
  • 5 Tango Tangle 3:25
  • 6 You'll Be Detective 2:48
  • 7 Double or Nothing 2:12
  • 8 Country Weekend 3:13
  • 9 Old Folks and Cow Pokes 3:14
  • 10 The Prop Man 2:40
  • 11 Scandal 3:17
  • 12 Teller's Tale 3:11

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