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Distance and Time
Singer-Songwriter · 2007 · 9 tracks

Distance and Time

Fink

Fink's 2007 album, 'Distance and Time,' offers a deeply contemplative journey through sparse acoustic folk, ambient textures, and Fin Greenall's resonant baritone, perfect for introspective moments.

October 1, 2007 · Ninja Tune

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'Distance and Time' is the sound of quiet introspection, a hushed conversation with oneself under a vast, melancholic sky. Fin Greenall's distinctive baritone, rich with understated emotion, guides you through a landscape of intricate acoustic guitar work, subtle blues inflections, and gently swelling ambient textures. It's an album that demands your attention not with volume, but with profound emotional depth and meticulous craftsmanship. AllMusic praised its ability to evoke a sense of intimate solitude, making it an essential listen for those seeking solace in thoughtful, unhurried music.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
Trouble's What You're In
4:27
02
This Is the Thing
4:32
03
If Only
4:22
04
Blueberry Pancakes
4:22
05
Get Your Share
3:17
06
Under the Same Stars
4:10
07
So Many Roads
4:03
08
Make It Good
3:37
09
Little Blue Mailbox
4:10
Moments Worth Listening For
The delicate, almost hesitant fingerpicking that opens many tracks, establishing an immediate sense of intimacy and vulnerability.
The moments where Fin Greenall's baritone drops to a near-whisper, conveying profound emotional weight against sparse instrumentation.
The subtle introduction of cello or piano lines that weave through the acoustic core, adding layers of melancholic beauty without ever overwhelming.
The slow, deliberate build-ups in tracks like 'This Is The Thing,' where tension is meticulously crafted through rhythmic repetition and vocal phrasing before a gentle release.
Reviews
AllMusic
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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 Distance and Time sound next to the rest of Fink's catalogue?

Sparse Bare+3.0σ

The production is built around sparse bare than this artist usually allows.

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