Two of Diamonds
Mick Harvey · 2007
39 min · 12 tracks · folk rock
Melodic folk rock intertwines with introspective lyrics, evoking a sense of nostalgia and emotional depth throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Photograph — This opening track sets the tone with its haunting melody and reflective lyrics about memory and loss, establishing the thematic core of the album.
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I Don't Want You on My Mind — The song captures a sense of yearning and detachment through its poignant lyrics and catchy chorus, making it a standout moment in the narrative of the album.
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A Walk on the Wild Side — Harvey's reinterpretation of this classic showcases his ability to blend familiar sounds with fresh perspectives, adding depth to his catalog.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical themes and melodies but lacks a fully cohesive flow across all tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and arrangements.
- Several tracks incorporate layered instrumentation, with strings and subtle percussion enhancing the melodic lines.
- Lyrically, the album often employs vivid imagery and personal reflections, creating a narrative thread that runs through multiple songs.
- 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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5/10
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 Photograph 3:12
- 2 I Don't Want You on My Mind 3:54
- 3 Sad Dark Eyes 2:57
- 4 Here I Am 3:26
- 5 Blue Arrows 2:24
- 6 No Doubt 3:00
- 7 Everything Is Fixed 4:29
- 8 A Walk on the Wild Side 3:04
- 9 Little Star 2:42
- 10 Slow-Motion-Movie-Star 4:08
- 11 Out of Time Man 2:57
- 12 Home Is Far From Here 3:37
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