Turn the Car Around
Gaz Coombes · 2023
38 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant mix of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks that explore themes of change and self-discovery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Overnight Trains — The opening track sets a reflective tone with its lush instrumentation and thoughtful lyrics about the passage of time and longing.
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Long Live the Strange — This song encapsulates the album’s exploration of embracing individuality and the beauty of life's unpredictability through catchy melodies.
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Turn the Car Around — As the title track, it captures the essence of the album by addressing moments of self-reflection and the desire for change amidst uncertainty.
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Dance On — This energetic track contrasts the heavier themes in other songs, celebrating resilience and joy in a danceable format that energizes listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with varied arrangements, creating a cohesive yet dynamic listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature layered instrumentation that builds in complexity, while the fourth track introduces a more stripped-back arrangement with a focus on vocals.
- The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Don’t Say It’s Over
The bridge shifts perspective dramatically, addressing a loved one directly in a moment of vulnerability that contrasts with earlier layers of introspection.
This structural choice heightens emotional stakes by making the address personal at a crucial moment, inviting deeper engagement from listeners.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Overnight Trains 3:45
- 2 Don’t Say It’s Over 3:46
- 3 Feel Loop (Lizard Dream) 3:35
- 4 Long Live the Strange 4:23
- 5 Not the Only Things 5:37
- 6 Turn the Car Around 3:47
- 7 This Love 3:45
- 8 Sonny the Strong 4:10
- 9 Dance On 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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