The Sleeper
The Leisure Society · 2009
38 min · 11 tracks · rock music
Melodic rock adorned with lush harmonies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of wistful longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Fighting Chance — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its bright instrumentation and reflective lyrics about resilience, encapsulating the band's melodic sensibilities.
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The Last of the Melting Snow — This song features poignant imagery and a haunting melody that intertwines themes of nostalgia and fleeting moments, showcasing the band's lyrical prowess.
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A Short Weekend Begins With Longing — With its catchy chorus and relatable themes of yearning, this track exemplifies the album’s exploration of emotional landscapes through vivid storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and harmonies but doesn't significantly stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more reflective tone with its slower tempo.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo, creating a sense of resolution and calm.
- 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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8/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Fighting Chance 3:32
- 2 The Sleeper 3:50
- 3 The Last of the Melting Snow 3:33
- 4 A Short Weekend Begins With Longing 3:17
- 5 We Were Wasted 2:55
- 6 Save It for Someone Who Cares 4:01
- 7 The Darkest Place I Know 3:49
- 8 Are We Happy? 2:53
- 9 Come to Your Senses 2:31
- 10 A Matter of Time 6:02
- 11 Love's Enormous Wings 2:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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