Time Travel
Alessi's Ark · 2011
28 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A whimsical blend of folk melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in a playful, lo-fi production aesthetic.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kind of Man — This track opens the album with a catchy melody and sets the tone for the introspective yet playful nature of the record.
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Time Travel — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of nostalgia and personal reflection, combining vivid imagery with a hauntingly beautiful arrangement.
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The Fever — With its brief but impactful runtime, this song captures a sense of urgency and emotional intensity that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends whimsical melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing growth while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent use of gentle guitar strumming and soft vocals, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies that build gradually, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact.
- The last three tracks shift towards more introspective themes, with sparse instrumentation that allows the lyrics to take center stage.
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kind of Man 1:57
- 2 Wire 2:19
- 3 On the Plains 2:47
- 4 Must Have Grown 1:59
- 5 Time Travel 3:53
- 6 The Fever 1:34
- 7 Blanket 1:14
- 8 Maybe I Know 2:41
- 9 Stalemate 3:18
- 10 The Robot 2:44
- 11 Run 1:32
- 12 The Bird Song 2:27
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