13.0.0.0.0
This Town Needs Guns · 2013
40 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Intricate guitar work and complex rhythms intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape that's both cerebral and emotive.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cat Fantastic — Opening with intricate guitar interplay, this track showcases the band's signature blend of technical proficiency and melodic sensibility, setting the tone for the entire album.
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I'll Take the Minute Snake — This standout track combines playful lyrics with shifting time signatures, demonstrating the band's ability to balance complexity with accessibility.
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Pygmy Polygamy — At just over a minute long, this short yet impactful track encapsulates the band's quirky lyrical style while maintaining their intricate musicality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex songwriting and unique structures, solidifying its place within the math rock genre.
What we noticed
- Vocals often intertwine with the instrumentation, creating a layered effect where melodies are not always clearly defined.
- Several tracks, such as 'In the Branches of Yggdrasil', utilize unconventional song structures that eschew traditional verse-chorus formats.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate guitar work exploration
- thoughtful introspection during listening
- cerebral soundscapes for focus
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- engaging rhythmic complexities
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 13.0.0.0.0 is the third studio album by This Town Needs Guns, following their acclaimed 2011 record, Animals. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the alternative rock scene after lineup changes, featuring new vocalist Stuart Smith, which brought a fresh dynamic to their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- American Football· The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die· Owen
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I'll Take the Minute Snake
The narrative shifts from whimsical observations to deeper reflections on existence as it progresses.
This transition enhances the emotional depth of the song, juxtaposing lightheartedness with profound introspection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cat Fantastic 4:53
- 2 Havoc in the Forum 3:35
- 3 Left Aligned 3:24
- 4 In the Branches of Yggdrasil 2:00
- 5 I'll Take the Minute Snake 5:54
- 6 2 Birds, 1 Stone and an Empty Stomach 4:10
- 7 Nice Riff, Clichard 2:05
- 8 Triptych 3:07
- 9 Pygmy Polygamy 1:42
- 10 A Different Kind of Tall (Small) 4:15
- 11 +3 Awesomeness Repels Water 4:25
- 12 13.0.0.0.1 1:06
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