Wheel
Laura Stevenson · 2013
46 min · 13 tracks · folk rock
Intimate narratives unfold over intricate folk-rock arrangements, blending vulnerability with stirring melodies that linger long after listening.
Top tracks — play these first
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Renée — Opening the album, this track sets a tone of introspection and vulnerability, featuring poignant lyrics that explore themes of connection and longing.
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Every Tense — This standout track combines urgency with self-reflection, capturing a moment of mental struggle through its dynamic shifts and lyrical honesty.
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The Wheel — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, weaving together metaphors of movement and stagnation to evoke a powerful emotional response.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intricate arrangements with emotional storytelling, making it a strong entry in indie folk.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent use of layered instrumentation, creating a rich backdrop for Stevenson's vocals.
- Several tracks incorporate shifts in dynamics, with quiet verses leading into more powerful choruses that emphasize emotional peaks.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for reflective moments that contrast with the earlier energy.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Every Tense
The narrative voice confronts their own insecurities directly, connecting past decisions with present feelings.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Renée 4:25
- 2 Triangle 2:51
- 3 Runner 3:30
- 4 Every Tense 4:19
- 5 Bells and Whistles 2:25
- 6 Sink, Swim 2:39
- 7 The Hole 2:45
- 8 Eleonora 3:23
- 9 The Move 2:46
- 10 Journey to the Center of the Earth 3:10
- 11 Telluride 3:32
- 12 L‐Dopa 6:10
- 13 The Wheel 4:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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