What makes Ways to Forget by Clock Opera notable?

The album received critical praise for its innovative sound and was noted for charting at number 24 on the UK Albums Chart. It established Clock Opera as a significant new voice in the alternative music landscape, influencing other emerging artists in the genre. Released on January 1, 2012, 'Ways to Forget' marked Clock Opera's debut full-length album following their early EPs. The band was transitioning from underground acclaim to a broader audience, building on their unique blend of alternative rock and electronic influences that they had begun to establish in the UK music scene.

How many songs are on Ways to Forget?

Ways to Forget has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Ways to Forget

Clock Opera · 2012

43 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock

Layered electronic textures intertwine with emotive vocals, creating an atmospheric soundscape that balances introspection and uplift.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Once and for All — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its soaring melodies and layered instrumentation, encapsulating the band's signature style.
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White Noise — This track stands out for its intricate production and thought-provoking lyrics, examining themes of distraction and modern life amidst engaging rhythms.
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Fail Better — With a dynamic structure that plays with tension and release, this track exemplifies the emotional core of the album while showcasing Clock Opera's lyrical depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album showcases innovative compositions with layered textures but lacks consistent cohesion across tracks.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong rhythmic pulse in 'Once and for All', establishing an energetic tone that persists through the first half.
Tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and electronic elements, often building to climactic moments before dropping back to quieter sections.
Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, such as 'A Piece of String', which shifts dynamics unexpectedly throughout its duration.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Once and for All 5:13
2 Lesson No.7 4:24
3 11th Hour 4:44
4 Man Made 4:08
5 Belongings 4:53
6 White Noise 3:35
7 A Piece of String 3:29
8 The Lost Buoys 4:07
9 Move to the Mountains 4:24
10 Fail Better 4:46

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