This Is Stina Nordenstam
Stina Nordenstam · 2001
31 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal vocals float over minimalist arrangements, blending elements of alternative rock with introspective pop sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everyone Else in the World — This opening track introduces the album's signature ethereal quality, with its delicate instrumentation and poignant lyrics that set the tone for the entire record.
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Circus — Featuring playful yet melancholic lyrics, this track showcases Nordenstam's ability to weave complex emotions into deceptively simple melodies.
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Welcome to Happiness — Its introspective lyrics paired with a gently flowing arrangement encapsulate the album’s exploration of personal reflection and emotional landscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ethereal sound and unique vocal style create a distinctive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a slow to mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied arrangements and instrumentation.
- Vocals are layered with reverb, creating an ethereal quality that complements the minimalist instrumentation throughout the record.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, which adds an element of surprise and keeps the listener engaged.
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everyone Else in the World 2:59
- 2 Trainsurfing 3:10
- 3 So Lee 2:56
- 4 The Diver 3:19
- 5 Circus 3:19
- 6 Stations 3:07
- 7 Keen Yellow Planet 3:04
- 8 Lori Glory 3:01
- 9 Welcome to Happiness 2:51
- 10 Clothe Yourself for the Wind 1:35
- 11 Sharon & Hope 2:31
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