What makes The World Won't End by Pernice Brothers notable?

The album received critical acclaim, with notable mentions in publications like Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, solidifying the Pernice Brothers' reputation. Its introspective songwriting influenced a generation of indie musicians seeking to blend catchy melodies with thoughtful narratives. Released on June 19, 2001, 'The World Won't End' marked the Pernice Brothers' third album, following their acclaimed sophomore effort 'Discover a Lovelier You.' At this point in their career, the band was refining their sound and lyrical depth, establishing themselves as significant contributors to the indie rock landscape of the early 2000s.

How many songs are on The World Won't End?

The World Won't End has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

The World Won't End

Pernice Brothers · 2001

40 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

Melodic indie rock interspersed with poignant lyrics and lush arrangements that explore themes of love and loss.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Working Girls (Sunlight Shines) — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat instrumentation and reflective lyrics about optimism amidst uncertainty.
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Our Time Has Passed — This song encapsulates the bittersweet nature of nostalgia and lost opportunities, showcasing Joe Pernice's lyrical prowess and emotional delivery.
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Flaming Wreck — A standout track that layers rich harmonies over intricate melodies, it explores themes of regret and yearning with haunting sincerity.
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The Ballad of Bjorn Borg — This track cleverly intertwines sports metaphor with personal reflection, demonstrating the band's ability to fuse storytelling with engaging pop sensibilities.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with a cohesive sound that explores emotional themes effectively.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, textured sound, particularly in 'She Heightened Everything' and 'Flaming Wreck.'

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Working Girls (Sunlight Shines) 3:20
2 7:30 3:03
3 Our Time Has Passed 3:53
4 She Heightened Everything 2:38
5 Bryte Side 3:11
6 Let That Show 3:44
7 Shaken Baby 4:06
8 Flaming Wreck 5:34
9 The Ballad of Bjorn Borg 3:38
10 Endless Supply 3:51
11 Cronulla Breakdown 3:07

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