Train Above the City
Felt · 1988
27 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal guitar melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a haunting atmosphere that defines Felt's unique blend of alternative rock and new wave.
Top tracks — play these first
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Train Above the City — The title track opens the album with a mesmerizing blend of jangly guitars and wistful lyrics, setting the tone for the entire record.
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On Weegee's Sidewalk — This track features an engaging narrative style, combining vivid imagery with melodic hooks that encapsulate urban life's fleeting moments.
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Press Softly on the Brakes, Holly — A standout for its intimate vocal delivery and minimalist instrumentation, this song captures a poignant sense of longing and reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ethereal sound and introspective lyrics create a unique atmosphere within alternative rock.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered guitar melodies and a slow build, setting a contemplative tone for the record.
- Each song typically features a consistent mid-tempo rhythm, with ethereal instrumentation that creates a dreamy atmosphere throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing the melodies to develop gradually before returning to the vocal lines.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Train Above the City 3:05
- 2 On Weegee's Sidewalk 3:39
- 3 Run Chico Run 2:21
- 4 Press Softly on the Brakes, Holly 2:30
- 5 Spectral Morning 3:43
- 6 Teargardens 2:54
- 7 Book of Swords 2:20
- 8 Seahorses on Broadway 6:38
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