This Is for the White in Your Eyes
Choir of Young Believers · 2008
65 min · 14 tracks
Melodic indie-pop harmonies weave through atmospheric soundscapes, creating a dreamlike yet introspective auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hollow Talk — As the album's most recognized track, it encapsulates the band's ethereal sound and emotional depth, making it a staple in their live performances.
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Next Summer — This track features layered instrumentation that creates a lush backdrop for introspective lyrics, highlighting the band's ability to evoke nostalgia.
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These Rituals of Mine — Its haunting melodies and rhythmic shifts showcase a darker side of the album while maintaining an engaging sonic texture that represents their artistic range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and atmospheric arrangements but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with 'Hollow Talk,' which features layered vocal harmonies and a gradual build-up of instrumentation, setting a reflective tone.
- Tracks often feature orchestral elements like strings and brass, creating lush soundscapes that complement the melodic lines.
- Several songs incorporate shifts in dynamics, with quieter verses leading into more expansive choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- haunting melodies for introspective journeys
- gradual resolution that rewards patience
- ethereal soundscapes for quiet evenings
- thoughtful lyrics for deep contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This Is for the White in Your Eyes marks the debut album for Choir of Young Believers, released in 2008. At this point, the band was emerging from Denmark's music scene, capturing attention with their unique blend of orchestral pop and melancholic themes. The album laid a foundation for their subsequent works and established their presence in the indie music landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hollow Talk 5:21
- 2 Next Summer 3:45
- 3 These Rituals of Mine 4:34
- 4 Action/Reaction 4:36
- 5 Under the Moon 4:19
- 6 Wintertime Love 5:22
- 7 She Walks 5:27
- 8 Why Must It Always Be This Way 4:28
- 9 Claustrophobia 4:51
- 10 Yamagata 3:47
Disc 2
- 1 Burn The Flag 4:34
- 2 Sharpen Your Knife 3:38
- 3 We Talk On The Phone 5:59
- 4 Riot 4:42
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