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Released 30 years ago

This World and Body

Marion · 1996

43 min · 12 tracks · Britpop

Melodic Britpop harmonies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape both wistful and vibrant.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fallen Through — As the album's opening track, it sets a reflective tone with its haunting melodies and poignant themes of loss and longing.
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    Let's All Go Together — This track stands out with its upbeat tempo and inviting chorus, encapsulating the communal spirit prevalent in Britpop while contrasting with darker lyrical themes.
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    I Stopped Dancing — The song's introspective lyrics paired with a catchy melody highlight Marion's ability to blend personal storytelling with accessible pop sensibilities.
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    Your Body Lies — This track showcases an engaging dynamic shift throughout, illustrating emotional tension while maintaining a captivating musicality that reflects the album's overall aesthetic.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production typical of its era but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
  • The lyrics often explore themes of introspection and emotional struggle, with a focus on personal experiences.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Fallen Through 3:45
  • 2 Sleep 3:04
  • 3 Let's All Go Together 3:10
  • 4 Wait 3:59
  • 5 The Only Way 2:34
  • 6 I Stopped Dancing 3:00
  • 7 All for Love 3:56
  • 8 Toys for Boys 3:07
  • 9 Time 4:15
  • 10 Vanessa 3:59
  • 11 Your Body Lies 3:47
  • 12 My Children 4:51

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