Tidal Arms
Tidal Arms · 2013
41 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic rock
A swirling blend of heavy riffs and intricate melodies creates a psychedelic landscape that invites introspection and exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gooski’s Ladder — This opening track sets the tone with its dynamic shifts and captivating guitar work, encapsulating the album's adventurous spirit.
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Mirrorbox — With its haunting vocals and layered instrumentation, this track exemplifies the band's ability to create immersive sonic experiences.
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Mad Glacier — The song features a compelling contrast between heavy riffs and ethereal passages, showcasing the band's versatility and depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive narrative or standout moments.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered guitar effects that create a dense, immersive soundscape throughout its ten tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo shifts, particularly between verses and choruses, which adds to the dynamic feel of the music.
- The final track fades out with an extended instrumental section, allowing for a gradual conclusion rather than a sudden stop.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Beach Torture
The lyrics shift perspective midway through, revealing a more intimate narrative voice that diverges from the earlier verses.
This change in perspective adds emotional weight to the storytelling, deepening the listener's connection to the themes of struggle and resilience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gooski’s Ladder 5:09
- 2 Mirrorbox 4:44
- 3 Dunston Mass 3:11
- 4 Jungle of Dust 2:31
- 5 Mad Glacier 2:56
- 6 Molasses 7:05
- 7 Tide Alarms 3:25
- 8 Jelloshotgun 3:05
- 9 Beach Torture 5:19
- 10 Cosmic Donald’s 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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