Time Is Over One Day Old cover

Time Is Over One Day Old

Bear in Heaven · 2014

42 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

Ethereal soundscapes merge with introspective lyrics, creating a lush and immersive listening experience that unfolds gradually.

Top tracks — play these first

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    If I Were to Lie — This track highlights the album's exploration of honesty and deception through its shimmering melodies and haunting vocal delivery, encapsulating the emotional core of the record.
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    Demon — With its driving rhythm and layered instrumentation, 'Demon' stands out as a captivating examination of inner turmoil, representing the darker undertones present throughout the album.
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    Memory Heart — 'Memory Heart' weaves nostalgic themes into a rich tapestry of sound, perfectly illustrating the band's ability to blend personal reflection with expansive sonic landscapes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album's layered soundscapes and introspective lyrics create a unique yet cohesive listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, layering ethereal synths and vocals to create a dense atmosphere.
  • Several songs incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing for moments of reflection before returning to lyrical content.
  • The final track concludes with a slow fade-out, leaving an open-ended feeling that contrasts with the more structured earlier pieces.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

  • Time Between

    A shift in perspective occurs as the lyrics transition from first-person contemplation to an address aimed at a distant other.

    This structural change deepens the emotional impact by contrasting personal introspection with an outward connection, enhancing the song's overall narrative.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Autumn 3:00
  • 2 Time Between 3:52
  • 3 If I Were to Lie 3:41
  • 4 They Dream 5:35
  • 5 The Sun and the Moon and the Stars 2:58
  • 6 Memory Heart 4:43
  • 7 Demon 5:09
  • 8 Way Off 4:48
  • 9 Dissolve the Walls 3:44
  • 10 You Don't Need the World 5:26

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