The Unseen In Between
Steve Gunn · 2019
44 min · 9 tracks
A tapestry of folk and rock interwoven with expansive melodies and reflective storytelling that invites introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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New Moon — Opening the album, New Moon sets a contemplative tone with its intricate guitar work and evocative lyrics about existential longing. The track encapsulates Gunn's ability to blend personal narrative with universal themes.
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Vagabond — Vagabond showcases a more upbeat tempo while retaining the reflective nature of the album, illustrating the tension between freedom and restlessness. Its catchy melody juxtaposes deeper lyrical explorations.
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Lightning Field — This track highlights Gunn’s skillful guitar playing and lyrical imagery, creating a vivid auditory landscape that captures fleeting moments of beauty and introspection. It's emblematic of the album's thematic depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of folk and rock with introspective lyrics creates a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a gentle, fingerpicked guitar pattern that establishes a reflective mood, which is maintained through most of the tracks.
- Several songs feature extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and exploration, particularly in the middle of the record.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and storytelling, creating a narrative thread that connects many of the tracks.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective exploration of soundscapes
- meditative pacing for reflection
- gentle melodies for quiet moments
- evocative themes of wandering
- immersive listening for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Unseen In Between is Steve Gunn's fifth studio album, released following his critically acclaimed record, Eyes on the Lines (2016). At this point in his career, Gunn was solidifying his reputation as an innovative voice in contemporary folk-rock, blending traditional influences with experimental sounds. This release showcases a matured songwriting style and a deeper exploration of personal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kevin Morby· Bill Callahan· Jason Isbell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Moon 5:09
- 2 Vagabond 5:01
- 3 Chance 4:25
- 4 Stonehurst Cowboy 3:41
- 5 Luciano 5:53
- 6 New Familiar 5:56
- 7 Lightning Field 5:00
- 8 Morning Is Mended 4:00
- 9 Paranoid 5:16
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