Timber Timbre
Timber Timbre · 2009
36 min · 8 tracks · folk music
Haunting folk melodies intertwine with eerie instrumentation, creating an atmospheric blend of rustic charm and unsettling tension.
Top tracks — play these first
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Demon Host — Opening with an unsettling atmosphere, this track exemplifies the band's unique blend of haunting lyrics and sparse instrumentation, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Lay Down in the Tall Grass — This track showcases a captivating interplay of lush arrangements and melancholic themes, highlighting the band's ability to evoke deep emotion through simplicity.
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Magic Arrow — With its hypnotic rhythm and eerie lyrics, this song encapsulates Timber Timbre's signature style, merging folk sensibilities with unsettling narratives.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Timber Timbre blends haunting melodies with eerie instrumentation, creating a cohesive and atmospheric folk record.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a slow build with layered instrumentation that creates an unsettling atmosphere, setting the tone for the album.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional instruments, such as strings and percussion, which contribute to the haunting quality of the sound.
- The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with only slight variations that enhance the overall mood without disrupting the flow.
- 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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8/10
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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Trouble Comes Knocking
The moment captures a shift in perspective as the narrator confronts impending complications directly for the first time.
This direct address alters the narrative tone, drawing listeners into a more personal space that contrasts with the album's otherwise distant storytelling.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Demon Host 3:37
- 2 Lay Down in the Tall Grass 5:36
- 3 Until the Night Is Over 3:58
- 4 Magic Arrow 6:04
- 5 We’ll Find Out 2:38
- 6 I Get Low 5:10
- 7 Trouble Comes Knocking 5:26
- 8 No Bold Villain 3:51
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