We Are the Tide
Blind Pilot · 2011
38 min · 10 tracks · indie folk
Lush harmonies and warm instrumentation blend into a reflective exploration of love and longing amidst life's uncertainties.
Top tracks — play these first
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Half Moon — This opening track sets the tone with its gentle melody and introspective lyrics, encapsulating the album's themes of vulnerability and connection.
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We Are the Tide — The title track emphasizes the album's central metaphor of resilience and change, combining poignant lyrics with an anthemic chorus that invites sing-alongs.
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New York — Closing out the album, this track weaves vivid imagery with a sense of yearning, showcasing the band's ability to blend narrative depth with melodic beauty.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with moments of depth but also some conventional elements.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature layered instrumentation that builds gradually, creating a rich sonic landscape before the tempo shifts in track four.
- Several songs employ call-and-response vocals, enhancing the sense of dialogue and connection between the singers.
- The album closes with a track that features a stripped-down arrangement, contrasting with the lush sound of earlier songs and providing a reflective conclusion.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm introspection during quiet moments
- gentle melodies for reflective afternoons
- short tracks for easy listening
- soothing soundscapes for relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- We Are the Tide is Blind Pilot's sophomore album, following their critically acclaimed debut, 3 Rounds and a Sound. By this point in their career, the band had built a dedicated fanbase and began to refine their sound, incorporating richer arrangements and deeper lyrical themes that showcase their growth as artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Oh Hellos· Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Half Moon 3:28
- 2 Always 2:26
- 3 Keep You Right 3:35
- 4 We Are the Tide 3:17
- 5 The Colored Night 3:55
- 6 I Know 3:52
- 7 White Apple 3:56
- 8 Just One 4:29
- 9 Get It Out 3:25
- 10 New York 5:39
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