Typical Music
Tim Burgess · 2022
88 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape that captures the essence of longing and connection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Here Comes The Weekend — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat tempo and reflective lyrics about anticipation and escape from routine.
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Revenge Through Art — With its concise duration, this track delivers a punchy critique of societal norms, showcasing Burgess's knack for impactful lyrical brevity.
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Typical Music — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of nostalgia and identity through a blend of catchy hooks and introspective lyrics.
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When I See You — This poignant ballad stands out for its emotional depth, revealing vulnerability while exploring the complexities of connection.
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 ethereal melodies but lacks strong cohesion across its lengthy tracklist.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, ethereal quality, particularly in 'Typical Music' and 'When I See You'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective soundscapes for introspection
- long-form exploration of emotions
- headphone detail hunting experience
- for solo afternoon listening
- melodic warmth for connection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in September 2022, Tim Burgess was establishing himself as a solo artist, building on a solo career that began after his time with The Charlatans. 'Typical Music' is his third studio album, following 2020's 'I Love the New Sky', and showcases his continued evolution as a songwriter and musician.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Charlatans· Doves· The Verve
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Typical Music
A moment occurs where the narrative shifts from collective experiences to a deeply personal reflection on individual identity and belonging.
This shift not only highlights Burgess's personal investment in the song but also deepens the listener's engagement with the overarching theme of self-discovery.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Here Comes The Weekend 4:38
- 2 Curiosity 3:10
- 3 Time That We Call Time 3:47
- 4 Flamingo 3:20
- 5 Revenge Through Art 2:13
- 6 Kinectic Connection 3:40
- 7 Typical Music 3:03
- 8 Take Me With You 2:25
- 9 After This 4:24
- 10 The Centre of Me (Is a Symphony of You) 4:25
- 11 When I See You 6:58
- 12 Magic Rising 4:56
- 13 Tender Hooks 3:30
- 14 L.O.S.T Lost / Will You Take A Look At My Hand Please 7:10
- 15 A Bloody Nose 3:20
- 16 In May 3:05
- 17 Slacker (Than I've Ever Been) 4:11
- 18 View From Above 5:09
- 19 A Quarter to Eight 3:57
- 20 Sooner Than Yesterday 2:45
- 21 Sure Enough 3:26
- 22 What's Meant For You Won't Pass By You 4:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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