Twelvefour
The Paper Kites · 2015
43 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal harmonies blend with introspective lyrics, creating a dreamy soundscape that lingers like twilight.
Top tracks — play these first
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Electric Indigo — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its lush instrumentation and haunting vocals, encapsulating the ethereal quality that defines Twelvefour.
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Renegade — Renegade combines rhythmic energy with reflective lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to balance upbeat melodies with deeper emotional themes.
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Woke Up from a Dream — This track features introspective storytelling and a gradual build-up that highlights the band's knack for creating atmospheric soundscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and cohesive soundscapes but lacks standout production elements.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and tempo shifts.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a lush, atmospheric sound, particularly evident in 'Electric Indigo' and 'Woke Up from a Dream'.
- The lyrics often explore themes of introspection and emotional conflict, with a notable shift in tone occurring around track six, which features a more subdued arrangement.
- 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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7/10
- 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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamy soundscapes for introspection
- serene melodies for quiet moments
- gentle pacing for reflective listening
- soothing background for late nights
- mellow vibes for peaceful moods
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy engagement
- prefer standalone upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Twelvefour is The Paper Kites' second studio album, following their breakthrough debut States. Released in 2015, this album solidified their presence in the indie rock scene, showcasing a more mature sound and lyrical depth as they transitioned from emerging artists to established musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron & Wine· The Lumineers· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Electric Indigo 3:43
- 2 Renegade 3:55
- 3 Bleed Confusion 4:21
- 4 Revelator Eyes 4:22
- 5 Neon Crimson 4:23
- 6 I'm Lying to You Cause I'm Lost 3:32
- 7 A Silent Cause 4:23
- 8 Woke Up from a Dream 4:45
- 9 Turns Within Me, Turns Without Me 3:53
- 10 Too Late 6:13
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