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Whatever You Love, You Are

Dirty Three · 2000

48 min · 6 tracks · instrumental rock

Evocative instrumental soundscapes intertwine with melancholic melodies, creating an immersive journey through nostalgia and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    I Offered It Up to the Stars & the Night Sky — This nearly 14-minute track encapsulates the band's signature style, blending intricate guitar lines with sweeping violin melodies that evoke a sense of cosmic wonder.
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    Some Summers They Drop Like Flys — Opening the album with a haunting atmosphere, this track sets a reflective tone, highlighting the band's ability to create emotional landscapes without lyrics.
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    Lullabye for Christie — This piece serves as a tender farewell, characterized by its gentle pacing and evocative instrumentation, showcasing the band's skill in conveying deep emotion through minimalism.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
72 /100
Alpine
Higher than 95% of albums we've rated

The album's immersive soundscapes and thematic development create a compelling listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album features long, flowing tracks that often build gradually, layering strings and guitar to create rich soundscapes.
  • Each piece typically develops a central theme that is revisited and transformed throughout its duration, enhancing the sense of continuity.
  • The final track concludes with a soft fade-out, leaving an impression of unresolved emotion.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melancholic melodies for reflection
  • immersive soundscapes for solitude
  • nostalgic themes of introspection
  • patient unfolding of emotions

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat dance tracks
  • prefer concise, fast-paced songs

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Whatever You Love, You Are' was released in 2000, Dirty Three was already established as a prominent force in the instrumental rock scene following their acclaimed album 'Ocean Songs' in 1998. This album further solidified their unique sound and artistry, showcasing their ability to blend improvisation with structured compositions while continuing to evolve from their earlier work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Some Summers They Drop Like Flys 6:20
  • 2 I Really Should've Gone Out Last Night 6:52
  • 3 I Offered It Up to the Stars & the Night Sky 13:37
  • 4 Some Things I Just Don't Want to Know 6:07
  • 5 Stellar 7:29
  • 6 Lullabye for Christie 7:45

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