When the Sun Breaks Down on the Moon
Bob Schneider · 2007
43 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A vibrant blend of pop melodies and introspective lyrics that weave storytelling with infectious hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Changing Your Mind — This track effectively sets the tone for the album with its catchy chorus and introspective lyrics about personal transformation. Its infectious melody showcases Schneider's knack for creating relatable yet profound pop music.
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The Way We Roll — With its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, this song highlights Schneider’s ability to fuse humor with sincerity, making it a standout track that exemplifies his eclectic style.
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When the Sun Breaks Down on the Moon — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and existential reflection, featuring rich imagery and an engaging melody that draws listeners into Schneider's world.
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How Do You Live Your Life — This track presents a contemplative moment on the album, where Schneider poses deep questions about existence, showcasing his lyrical prowess and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and varied tempos, but lacks a standout identity.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation that builds gradually, particularly in 'The Way We Roll' and 'Fist City'.
- The album closes with two slower songs that create a reflective mood, contrasting with the earlier energy.
- 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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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
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 reflections on life
- vibrant melodies for sunny days
- catchy tunes for road trips
- short bursts of lyrical insight
- playful energy with thoughtful undertones
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When the Sun Breaks Down on the Moon is Bob Schneider's fifth studio album, released in 2007 after a series of successful projects, including his notable 2004 album, I'm Good Now. At this point in his career, Schneider had established himself as a prominent figure in the Austin music scene, balancing between mainstream appeal and artistic exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jack Johnson· Jason Mraz· G. Love & Special Sauce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Changing Your Mind 4:55
- 2 Slower Dear 4:13
- 3 When the Sun Breaks Down on the Moon 3:09
- 4 The Way We Roll 3:45
- 5 The Stick Up 2:51
- 6 Fist City 3:41
- 7 Brown 2:09
- 8 Best Laid Plans 3:24
- 9 Blue Mountain 4:13
- 10 Long Way Down 2:57
- 11 Confessor 5:08
- 12 How Do You Live Your Life 3:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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