There's No Leaving Now
Kristian Matsson · 2012
39 min · 10 tracks · folk music
Intimate folk melodies intertwine with poignant storytelling, evoking a sense of wandering and reflection in the listener's heart.
Top tracks — play these first
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To Just Grow Away — Opening the album, this track sets a reflective tone with its soothing melodies and contemplative lyrics about personal growth and change.
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There’s No Leaving Now — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and acceptance, blending haunting vocals with intricate guitar work that resonates deeply.
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Criminals — This song features a narrative style that explores themes of guilt and redemption, showcasing Matsson's storytelling prowess while maintaining an engaging melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intimate melodies and reflective lyrics create a cohesive listening experience, though it doesn't break new ground in folk music.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of fingerpicked acoustic guitar, with melodies that often shift between major and minor keys.
- Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with lyrics that reflect themes of introspection and personal narrative.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional weight of the storytelling.
- The pacing is generally slow to mid-tempo, allowing space for the lyrics to resonate with the listener.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- introspective reflection during listening
- ideal for quiet evenings
- delicate acoustic moments to savor
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2012, There's No Leaving Now is Kristian Matsson's third studio album, following his breakthrough with The Wild Hunt in 2010. At this point in his career, Matsson was solidifying his presence in the indie folk scene, showcasing his evolving artistry and deepening lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 To Just Grow Away 3:17
- 2 Revelation Blues 3:43
- 3 Leading Me Now 3:25
- 4 1904 3:59
- 5 Bright Lanterns 3:41
- 6 There’s No Leaving Now 4:29
- 7 Wind and Walls 4:09
- 8 Little Brother 3:56
- 9 Criminals 3:29
- 10 On Every Page 4:50
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