Time Stays, We Go
The Veils · 2013
40 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A haunting blend of atmospheric indie rock and poetic lyricism that invites introspection and emotional exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Train With No Name — This track stands out with its infectious melody and reflective lyrics about searching for purpose, encapsulating the album's themes of exploration and uncertainty.
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Candy Apple Red — With vivid imagery and an engaging piano line, this song exemplifies the album's ability to blend beauty with melancholy, drawing listeners into its emotional landscape.
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Dancing With the Tornado — This track captures a sense of urgency and chaos, contrasting the serene moments in the album while demonstrating the band's dynamic range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines atmospheric soundscapes with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive yet accessible listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, atmospheric track that gradually builds in intensity, setting a haunting tone for the record.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, with strings and synths creating a rich backdrop for the vocals.
- The lyrical themes often explore introspection and emotional struggles, with many songs featuring vivid imagery and metaphor.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of reflection
- haunting melodies for quiet evenings
- journeys through emotional landscapes
- cathartic releases in soft crescendos
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat anthems
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2013, Time Stays, We Go is The Veils' fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, Sun Gangs. At this point in their career, the band was refining their sound, moving further into darker and more atmospheric territory while maintaining their signature lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The National· Interpol· Franz Ferdinand
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Through the Deep, Dark Wood
The narrative shifts from a personal journey to an almost mythical quest as it describes navigating through shadows.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Through the Deep, Dark Wood 3:07
- 2 Train With No Name 4:38
- 3 Candy Apple Red 4:09
- 4 Dancing With the Tornado 3:44
- 5 The Pearl 3:57
- 6 Sign of Your Love 4:29
- 7 Turn From the Rain 3:33
- 8 Birds 4:30
- 9 Another Night on Earth 3:55
- 10 Out From the Valley & Into the Stars 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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