Top tracks — play these first
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5 Years Behind — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of reflection and frustration, combining infectious energy with lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners facing uncertainty about their futures.
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Mansplain — This track cleverly critiques gender dynamics with sharp wit and an upbeat tempo, showcasing THICK's knack for blending serious commentary with playful pop-punk vibes.
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Won't Back Down — With its anthemic chorus and empowering message, this track serves as a rallying cry for resilience, highlighting the band's ability to inspire through their music while maintaining a fun spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic songwriting with relatable lyrics but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs and upbeat rhythms, while the second half introduces slower tracks that explore more introspective themes.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners.
- The lyrics often employ conversational language, making them relatable and enhancing the candid nature of the themes addressed.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, punchy listening sessions
- energetic background motivation
- youthful, carefree vibes
- concise emotional expressions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 6, 2020, '5 Years Behind' is THICK's debut studio album following a series of well-received EPs. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from an emerging act to a more established presence in the pop-punk scene, having built momentum through energetic live performances and a growing fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hayley Williams· Celina Ree· New Found Glory
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 5 Years Behind 3:04
- 2 Sleeping Through the Weekend 2:37
- 3 Bumming Me Out 2:43
- 4 Fake News 0:48
- 5 Home 2:57
- 6 Mansplain 2:08
- 7 WHUB 3:12
- 8 Won't Back Down 3:55
- 9 Can't Be Friends 2:09
- 10 Your Mom 1:24
- 11 Party With Me 2:11
- 12 5:00 AM 2:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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