Weatherhouse
Philip Selway · 2014
37 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with introspective melodies, creating a reflective atmosphere that lingers long after the last note fades.
Top tracks — play these first
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Coming Up for Air — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and reflective lyrics, encapsulating themes of searching for clarity amidst uncertainty.
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Let It Go — A poignant exploration of release and acceptance, this track features a captivating arrangement that highlights Selway's emotive vocal delivery and lyrical depth.
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Ghosts — With its ethereal instrumentation and introspective lyrics, this track embodies the album's overarching themes of memory and longing, showcasing Selway's ability to blend mood with narrative.
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Drawing to the Light — This song stands out for its intricate layering and dynamic shifts, reflecting a journey towards self-discovery and hope that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features introspective melodies and layered arrangements that create a reflective atmosphere.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo pace with layered instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued, reflective tone.
- Several tracks feature minimalistic arrangements, allowing Selway's vocals to take center stage, particularly in 'It Will End in Tears' and 'Don’t Go Now'.
- The album closes with 'Turning It Inside Out', which gradually builds in intensity before fading out, creating a sense of resolution.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- introspective melodies for quiet moments
- ethereal soundscapes that linger
- reflective atmosphere for deep thinking
- short tracks for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- want high-energy tracks
- prefer upbeat party music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Weatherhouse is Philip Selway's second solo album, following his 2010 debut, Familial. At this point in his career, Selway was transitioning from his role as the drummer of Radiohead into a more prominent solo artist, exploring personal themes and mature songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Mulvey· Sufjan Stevens· Ben Howard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Coming Up for Air 3:38
- 2 Around Again 3:22
- 3 Let It Go 3:12
- 4 Miles Away 4:36
- 5 Ghosts 3:12
- 6 It Will End in Tears 3:15
- 7 Don’t Go Now 2:55
- 8 Drawn to the Light 4:26
- 9 Waiting for a Sign 4:16
- 10 Turning It Inside Out 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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