Up on High
Vetiver · 2019
39 min · 10 tracks · folk music
Gentle acoustic melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a serene atmosphere infused with folk sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Living End — Opening the album with a reflective tone, this track encapsulates the thematic exploration of life's transient nature while featuring intricate guitar work that sets the mood.
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Hold Tight — This song blends a catchy melody with poignant lyrics about resilience, making it an anthem of hope amidst uncertainty and highlighting Cabic's lyrical prowess.
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Up On High — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's themes, offering expansive soundscapes and meditative lyrics that invite listeners to reflect deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends folk melodies with orchestral elements, creating a serene yet introspective listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of gentle acoustic guitar as the primary instrument, with orchestral strings layered in several tracks.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, but often includes extended instrumental sections that allow for atmospheric development.
- Lyrically, the album explores introspective themes, with many songs featuring repeated phrases that create a meditative quality.
- 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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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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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All We Could Want
The verse shifts perspective to question external desires and internal fulfillment, creating a dialogue between need and acceptance.
This moment marks a departure from personal narrative, inviting broader contemplation on human experience and aspiration.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Living End 4:47
- 2 To Who Knows Where 3:19
- 3 Swaying 3:18
- 4 All We Could Want 4:38
- 5 Hold Tight 4:02
- 6 Wanted, Never Asked 3:42
- 7 A Door Shuts Quick 4:17
- 8 Filigree 1:13
- 9 Up On High 5:44
- 10 Lost (In Your Eyes) 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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