There Will Be No Intermission
Amanda Palmer · 2019
78 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock
Raw, piano-driven confessions intertwine with theatrical storytelling, creating an intimate and poignant atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Ride — This nearly eleven-minute track encapsulates the album's emotional depth and narrative style, presenting a journey through life's ups and downs with striking honesty.
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Judy Blume — In this standout track, Palmer invokes nostalgia while addressing complex childhood emotions and societal expectations, reflecting her poignant lyrical style.
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A Mother’s Confession — This track serves as a raw exploration of motherhood’s challenges, showcasing Palmer's unfiltered honesty that resonates deeply with listeners navigating similar experiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw storytelling and dynamic shifts create a compelling yet intimate experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of solo piano as the primary instrument, with vocal delivery that often resembles spoken word.
- Tracks frequently blend personal narratives with broader societal themes, creating a storytelling approach that spans multiple genres.
- Several songs incorporate abrupt shifts in dynamics, moving from quiet introspection to powerful crescendos, enhancing emotional impact.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical exploration of vulnerability
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- cathartic moments of emotional release
- intimate sessions for deep reflection
- raw storytelling through piano melodies
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid emotional depth and nuance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 8, 2019, 'There Will Be No Intermission' is Amanda Palmer's first full-length album in nearly four years, following her 2015 release 'Theatre Is Evil'. At this point in her career, Palmer was already established as a prominent figure in alternative rock, having successfully experimented with crowdfunding models through her previous projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Regina Spektor· Tori Amos· Fiona Apple
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All the Things 1:24
- 2 The Ride 10:13
- 3 Congratulations 0:38
- 4 Drowning in the Sound 5:45
- 5 Hold On Tight, Darling 0:41
- 6 The Thing About Things 5:35
- 7 Life’s Such a Bitch Isn’t It 0:33
- 8 Judy Blume 6:45
- 9 Feeding the Dark 0:20
- 10 Bigger on the Inside 8:29
- 11 There Will Be No Intermission 1:02
- 12 Machete 6:10
- 13 You Know the Statistics 0:38
- 14 Voicemail for Jill 5:34
- 15 You’d Think I’d Shot Their Children 1:43
- 16 A Mother’s Confession 10:38
- 17 They’re Saying Not to Panic 0:27
- 18 Look Mummy, No Hands 5:30
- 19 Intermission Is Relative 0:55
- 20 Death Thing 5:00
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