What makes This Place Is Painted Red by Deas Vail notable?

The album received positive critical reception, especially for its lyrical depth and melodic sensibility, which positioned Deas Vail as a noteworthy emerging act in the early 2000s alternative rock landscape. Its success helped pave the way for their subsequent releases and garnered a dedicated fanbase. This Place Is Painted Red is Deas Vail's debut album, released in January 2005. At this point, the band was establishing its identity within the alternative rock scene and refining its sound after forming just a few years earlier in 2003.

How many songs are on This Place Is Painted Red?

This Place Is Painted Red has 11 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

This Place Is Painted Red

Deas Vail · 2005

53 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of melodic alternative rock infused with expressive lyrics and intricate arrangements that evoke both introspection and hope.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Lover's Charm — This track showcases the band's knack for catchy melodies paired with introspective lyrics, encapsulating their unique sound right from the start.
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Hope in Fallen Strangers — Its brief yet poignant nature delivers an emotional punch, reflecting the band's ability to convey depth in short form.
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This Place Is Painted Red — The title track stands out with its rich instrumentation and vivid storytelling, embodying the album's themes of connection and reflection.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

41 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and varied arrangements but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature driving rhythms and layered instrumentation, establishing a high-energy opening.
The fifth track introduces a slower tempo with a focus on piano and vocals, creating a stark contrast to the preceding songs.
Several tracks incorporate intricate guitar work and harmonies that build tension before resolving in the choruses.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 5/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Lover's Charm 4:49
2 Anything You Say 4:00
3 Life as a Breath 4:42
4 Hope in Fallen Strangers 2:16
5 This Place Is Painted Red 4:37
6 Chrysalis 5:02
7 All of Me for All of You 4:49
8 Higher in Your Ways 3:25
9 When We're Alone 3:16
10 Before Midnight 4:17
11 Follow Sound 12:01

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