Wake
Lycia · 1989
35 min · 9 tracks · gothic rock
Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting melodies, creating a dreamlike atmosphere filled with introspection and melancholy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wake — The title track encapsulates the album's haunting essence, combining lush instrumentation with somber vocals that define Lycia's ethereal style.
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This Decline — This track features a poignant exploration of loss and despair, showcasing the band's ability to evoke deep emotions through minimalistic arrangements.
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Sing Like Sirens — With its mesmerizing chorus and layered harmonies, this song illustrates Lycia's skillful melding of gothic rock with ambient influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album establishes a cohesive atmospheric sound while showcasing solid craftsmanship in its production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered synths and distant vocals, establishing a haunting atmosphere immediately.
- Each song typically employs a slow tempo, with minimal percussion, allowing the ethereal soundscapes to dominate.
- Several tracks utilize reverb-heavy guitar lines that create a sense of depth and space, enhancing the dreamlike quality of the music.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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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 Nothing 3:52
- 2 Wake 3:54
- 3 This Decline 4:11
- 4 Sing Like Sirens 4:04
- 5 Incinerate 3:49
- 6 Time 4:17
- 7 The Bells 4:14
- 8 From Foam 3:08
- 9 Down There 3:46
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