Winter Pays for Summer
Glen Phillips · 2005
44 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
Intimate acoustic arrangements intermingle with reflective lyrics, creating a sonorous landscape of vulnerability and self-discovery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Courage — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of facing fears head-on, encapsulated in its driving melody and heartfelt vocals. It represents the album's central theme of personal growth amid uncertainty.
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Thankful — With its uplifting message about gratitude, this song features a catchy chorus that contrasts beautifully with deeper lyrical reflections. It exemplifies Phillips' knack for marrying introspection with accessibility.
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Finally Fading — This track captures the essence of letting go and moving on through its haunting melody and evocative lyrics. It provides a cathartic moment that resonates strongly throughout the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intimate songwriting with varied arrangements, maintaining a cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent use of acoustic guitar and soft vocals, creating an intimate atmosphere.
- Several tracks employ a verse-chorus structure, while others experiment with more freeform arrangements, particularly in the latter half.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo and intensity, allowing for a reflective closing to the album.
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Duck and Cover 3:20
- 2 Thankful 2:56
- 3 Courage 3:29
- 4 Released 4:01
- 5 Cleareyed 3:57
- 6 Falling 3:13
- 7 Half Life 4:12
- 8 True 3:11
- 9 Easier 3:15
- 10 Finally Fading 3:26
- 11 Simple 4:04
- 12 Gather 3:09
- 13 Don't Need Anything 2:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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