Top tracks — play these first
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This Night — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and introspection, featuring an ethereal quality that sets the tone for the entire record.
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Holly Going Lightly — This track showcases Bejar's knack for storytelling through intricate lyrics, blending whimsical narratives with an infectious melody.
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Modern Painters — With its reflective lyrics and minimalist arrangement, this track highlights Bejar’s poetic prowess while providing a moment of calm amidst the more elaborate compositions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features vivid lyrical imagery and varied instrumentation, contributing to its distinct sound within indie pop rock.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow, atmospheric build that introduces layered instrumentation before the vocals enter.
- Several tracks feature abrupt shifts in tempo and mood, such as 'Makin' Angels', which transitions from a mellow verse to a more energetic chorus.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- late-night introspection and reflection
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- melancholic melodies for quiet moments
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This Night is Destroyer's fifth studio album, released in 2002 during a period when the band was gaining traction in the indie music scene. Following the critical success of 2000's Streethawk: A Seduction, this album marked a continuation of Dan Bejar's explorative songwriting style, further establishing his unique sound and narrative approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The New Pornographers· Spoon· Wolf Parade
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Night 5:57
- 2 Holly Going Lightly 5:08
- 3 Here Comes the Night 6:35
- 4 The Chosen Few 3:59
- 5 Makin' Angels 4:14
- 6 Hey, Snow White 7:54
- 7 Modern Painters 3:00
- 8 Crystal Country 3:44
- 9 Trembling Peacock 4:15
- 10 I Have Seen a Light 5:06
- 11 Students Carve Hearts Out of Coal 3:46
- 12 Goddess of Drought 3:31
- 13 Self Portrait With Thing (Tonight Is Not Your Night) 6:26
- 14 The Relevant Ballads 0:37
- 15 The Night Moves 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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