Released 20 years ago
You See Colours
Delays · 2006
40 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of shimmering guitars and melodic harmonies that captures the essence of mid-2000s indie rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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You and Me — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its uplifting melody and heartfelt lyrics about connection and shared experiences.
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Valentine — The song showcases a more introspective side of the band, featuring intricate guitar work and poignant lyrics that reflect on love and longing.
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This Town's Religion — With its anthemic chorus and driving beat, this track highlights the band's knack for creating infectious hooks while addressing themes of disillusionment.
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Waste of Space — Closing the album on a reflective note, this track combines lush instrumentation with introspective lyrics, encapsulating the emotional depth found throughout the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and harmonies but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a bright, upbeat track that sets a lively tone, followed by three consecutive songs that maintain a similar tempo and energy.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that intertwine throughout the verses, creating a rich texture.
- The middle of the album introduces a slower ballad that contrasts sharply with the preceding tracks, providing a moment of introspection before returning to an upbeat pace.
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You and Me 4:43
- 2 Valentine 4:52
- 3 This Town's Religion 3:08
- 4 Sink Like a Stone 3:05
- 5 Too Much in Your Life 4:38
- 6 Winter's Memory of Summer 3:10
- 7 Given Time 3:00
- 8 Hideaway 3:48
- 9 Lillian 3:01
- 10 Out of Nowhere 2:46
- 11 Waste of Space 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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