There’s Always Glimmer
Gia Margaret · 2018
34 min · 12 tracks
A delicate blend of introspective melodies and soft, atmospheric instrumentation creates a soothing yet emotionally resonant listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Figures — This track encapsulates the album's theme of self-reflection, using sparse instrumentation to highlight poignant lyrics about personal growth and vulnerability.
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Smoke — With its haunting melody and layered vocals, this song exemplifies the emotional depth that runs throughout the album, creating a moment of catharsis.
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Goodnight — The gentle lullaby-like quality of this track perfectly captures the album's overall atmosphere, making it a tender closing piece that lingers in the listener's mind.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intimate songwriting and atmospheric sound create a cohesive and emotionally resonant experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent, soft tempo, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and instrumentation.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create an ethereal quality, particularly in the choruses.
- The album closes with a gradual fade-out on the final track, allowing for a lingering emotional resonance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate late-night reflections
- quiet moments of contemplation
- short, reflective listening sessions
- gentle emotional explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 27, 2018, 'There’s Always Glimmer' is Gia Margaret's debut full-length album following her earlier EPs. At this point in her career, she had established a reputation for her ethereal sound and lyrical introspection, setting the stage for broader recognition in the indie music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Julia Holter· Aldous Harding
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Groceries 3:34
- 2 Birthday 3:47
- 3 Figures 2:54
- 4 Smoke 3:47
- 5 Goodnight 2:54
- 6 In Normal Ways 2:51
- 7 Looking 3:23
- 8 For Flora 1:44
- 9 Sugar 2:14
- 10 Exist 2:44
- 11 Wayne 2:16
- 12 West 2:22
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