Released 13 years ago this October
Until the Colours Run
Lanterns on the Lake · 2013
42 min · 9 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with layered instrumentation, creating a haunting yet uplifting soundscape that captures the essence of introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Elodie — Opening with delicate instrumentation, this track encapsulates the band's ethereal sound and sets a reflective tone for the album.
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Until the Colours Run — The title track showcases poignant lyrics and a crescendoing arrangement that exemplifies the thematic exploration of change and impermanence.
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Another Tale From Another English Town — This song stands out for its vivid storytelling and melancholy vibe, capturing a sense of nostalgia and loss prevalent throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features layered instrumentation and vocal harmonies that create an immersive soundscape, though it remains somewhat conventional within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build gradually in intensity, layering instrumentation before the fourth track introduces a more pronounced rhythmic drive.
- Vocal harmonies are often used to create a sense of depth, with multiple voices intertwining rather than taking distinct leads.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that allow for atmospheric exploration, particularly in the latter half of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal melodies for quiet moments
- introspective journeys through soundscapes
- hauntingly uplifting reflective moods
- patient unfolding of layered textures
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced tracks
- want immediate gratification from songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Until the Colours Run is Lanterns on the Lake's second studio album, following their debut Gracious Tide, Take Me Home released in 2011. By this point, the band had begun to refine their sound, moving towards a more expansive and atmospheric approach while gaining recognition within the indie rock community.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Antlers· Sigur Rós· Explosions in the Sky
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Ghost That Sleeps in Me
A moment in which the narrative shifts from introspection to addressing an unseen presence, evoking a sense of connection to the past.
This pivot in perspective deepens the emotional complexity of the song, illustrating how personal memories can haunt and shape one's identity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Elodie 4:25
- 2 The Buffalo Days 4:08
- 3 The Ghost That Sleeps in Me 4:37
- 4 Until the Colours Run 5:30
- 5 Green and Gold 5:14
- 6 You Soon Learn 5:04
- 7 Picture Show 4:40
- 8 Another Tale From Another English Town 5:16
- 9 Our Cool Decay 3:29
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