When the Night
St. Lucia · 2013
55 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
Bright synths and anthemic choruses create a euphoric soundscape, blending indie pop with nostalgic 80s influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Elevate — This track encapsulates the album's uplifting spirit, featuring soaring melodies and a driving beat that invites listeners to dance and celebrate.
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The Way You Remember Me — With its catchy chorus and heartfelt lyrics, this song serves as a reflective moment that balances the album's energetic tracks with deeper emotional resonance.
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When the Night — The title track brings together lush instrumentation and evocative lyrics, making it a powerful anthem that embodies the themes of nostalgia and longing 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 energetic synths and anthemic choruses, establishing a vibrant sound within the indie pop genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a bright synth line that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first five tracks.
- Choruses are consistently anthemic, often featuring layered vocal harmonies that create a euphoric feel.
- Several tracks incorporate rhythmic shifts, such as 'Elevate,' which introduces a more driving beat midway through.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic anthems for late nights
- uplifting energy for celebrations
- patient builds with emotional payoff
- synth-driven soundscapes for daydreaming
- engaging choruses for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek raw, unpolished sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When the Night is St. Lucia's debut studio album, arriving after the success of their earlier EP, which showcased their energetic blend of synth-pop. Released in January 2013, this album marked a significant step for the band as they transitioned from indie darlings to a more mainstream presence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Passion Pit· Foster the People· Empire of the Sun
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Night Comes Again 4:07
- 2 The Way You Remember Me 4:25
- 3 Elevate 5:08
- 4 Wait for Love 3:34
- 5 All Eyes on You 4:27
- 6 Closer Than This 3:28
- 7 Call Me Up 5:13
- 8 We Got It Wrong 4:57
- 9 September 5:46
- 10 Too Close 6:56
- 11 When the Night 7:20
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