What makes Treble and Tremble by Earlimart notable?

'Treble and Tremble' received critical acclaim, especially from outlets like Pitchfork, which praised its introspective themes and sonic experimentation. The album contributed to Earlimart's reputation as an influential band within the indie rock genre during the early 2000s. Released in 2004, 'Treble and Tremble' is Earlimart's third studio album, following their 2002 release 'Everyone Down Here.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their sound and expanding their audience after gaining some traction in the indie rock scene.

How many songs are on Treble and Tremble?

Treble and Tremble has 13 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Treble and Tremble

Earlimart · 2004

42 min · 13 tracks · indie rock

Ethereal melodies interweave with lo-fi textures, creating a dreamy landscape of reflective indie rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Heaven Adores You — This track encapsulates the album's haunting beauty, blending lush instrumentation with poignant lyrics that reflect on longing and nostalgia.
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All They Ever Do Is Talk — With its catchy hooks and playful energy, this song showcases the band's ability to balance introspection with accessible melodies.
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It's Okay to Think About Ending — The closing track features a raw vulnerability in its lyrics, marking a contemplative end to the album with a soundscape that lingers beautifully.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album blends ethereal melodies with lo-fi textures, showcasing unique structures and reflective themes.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, often layering vocals and instruments to create a dense soundscape.
Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as 'Unintentional Tape Manipulations,' which uses found sounds and ambient noise.
The final track, 'It's Okay to Think About Ending,' concludes with an extended instrumental section that fades out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Hold On, Slow Down 1:40
2 First Instant/Last Report 2:27
3 The Hidden Track 4:12
4 Sounds 2:42
5 The Valley People 0:39
6 All They Ever Do Is Talk 3:57
7 A Bell and a Whistle 2:40
8 Broke the Furniture 3:28
9 Unintentional Tape Manipulations 5:55
10 Heaven Adores You 3:43
11 808 Crickets 0:49
12 Tell the Truth Pt. 1, Tell the Truth Pt. 2 5:30
13 It's Okay to Think About Ending 5:00

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