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Crimson Tide
Rock · 2019

Crimson Tide

Destroyer

Destroyer's "Crimson Tide" is a sophisticated indie rock single, showcasing Dan Bejar's signature enigmatic lyricism and crooning vocals over a lush, often brass-inflected arrangement, perfect for lat

October 22, 2019 · Dead Oceans

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"Crimson Tide" unfurls like a velvet curtain drawn across a city skyline at dusk. It's the sound of sophisticated melancholy, where Dan Bejar's distinctive, often abstract narratives are delivered with a knowing croon over arrangements that are both lush and intricately detailed. This is music for the introspective, for those who find beauty in urban solitude and the quiet hum of existential thought. It's an album to own for its unique blend of poetic depth, musical elegance, and a pervasive sense of wistful, late-night allure.

Moments Worth Listening For
The way Bejar's voice shifts from a near-whisper to a more pronounced, almost theatrical croon during the chorus, emphasizing a key lyrical phrase.
A sudden swell of brass or synth strings that adds a cinematic sweep to the arrangement, elevating the emotional weight of the track.
A particularly intricate bassline or drum pattern that subtly drives the song forward, providing a sophisticated rhythmic foundation.
A moment where the instrumentation briefly thins out, leaving Bejar's voice exposed, highlighting the lyrical vulnerability before the full band returns.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Crimson Tide sound next to the rest of Destroyer's catalogue?

Keys/Synth+1.1σ

The instrumentation foregrounds keys/synth notably more than the catalogue usually does.

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