Released 18 years ago this October
Watch Me Disappear
Augie March · 2008
44 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A rich tapestry of intricate melodies and reflective lyrics that intertwine indie rock with pop sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Watch Me Disappear — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and introspection, featuring haunting melodies that echo the emotional weight of the lyrics.
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Farmer's Son — This track stands out for its vivid storytelling and evocative imagery, reflecting on personal history while blending folk influences into a rock framework.
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City of Rescue — With its dynamic shifts in tempo and poignant lyrics, this song highlights the band's knack for creating atmospheric soundscapes that resonate with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate melodies and dynamic shifts but lacks a strong cohesive flow across all tracks.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow build, layering instrumentation before introducing vocals, setting a reflective tone.
- Several tracks feature abrupt shifts in dynamics, such as 'Mugged by the Mob', which transitions from quiet verses to a loud, chaotic chorus.
- The album includes recurring motifs, like the use of piano and strings that weave through multiple songs, creating thematic continuity.
- 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
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
- steady flow with gradual dynamics
- introspective moments for reflection
- melodic tapestry for deep listening
- evocative storytelling through sound
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone energetic tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Watch Me Disappear marks Augie March's fourth studio album, coming after the critically acclaimed release of their 2006 album, Moo, You Bloody Choir. By this time, the band had solidified its presence in the Australian music scene, known for their poetic songwriting and eclectic sound. The album showcases a maturation of their style as they continued to explore complex themes and musical arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Triffids· Crowded House· The Go-Betweens
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Watch Me Disappear
The narrative voice grapples with identity and self-perception through a series of striking visual metaphors.
This choice of metaphor deepens the sense of internal conflict, allowing listeners to engage with themes of vulnerability and transformation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Watch Me Disappear 5:09
- 2 Pennywhistle 4:18
- 3 Becoming Bryn 3:46
- 4 City of Rescue 3:21
- 5 Farmer's Son 4:21
- 6 Mugged by the Mob 4:43
- 7 The Slant 3:08
- 8 The Glenorchy Bunyip 2:45
- 9 Dogsday 4:47
- 10 Lupus 4:16
- 11 The Devil in Me 4:15
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