Xs on Your Eyes
+/- · 2008
47 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
Dreamy melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape that balances melancholy and beauty throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tired Eyes — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its hauntingly layered vocals and atmospheric instrumentation, encapsulating the overall mood of introspection.
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The Queen of Nothing — This song stands out with its driving rhythm and poignant storytelling, showcasing the band's ability to blend emotion with engaging melodies.
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Xs on Your Eyes — As the title track, it encapsulates the themes of longing and reflection present throughout the album, featuring intricate guitar work and evocative lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and tempo shifts.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a lush soundscape, particularly in 'Halos' and 'You'll Catch Your Death'.
- The final track, 'Flight Data Recorder', concludes with an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tired Eyes 5:05
- 2 Snowblind 4:31
- 3 Subdued 4:10
- 4 The Queen of Nothing 5:19
- 5 Halos 3:07
- 6 Unsung 2:55
- 7 The Hours You Keep 4:07
- 8 Marina 4:02
- 9 You'll Catch Your Death 4:41
- 10 Xs on Your Eyes 4:08
- 11 Flight Data Recorder 5:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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