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A Hundred Lovers

Timbuk3 · 1995

48 min · 12 tracks · new wave

A vibrant blend of new wave and rock filled with energetic rhythms and tongue-in-cheek lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Sunshine Is Dangerous — This track opens the album with an infectious energy and sharp lyrical critique of societal norms, setting the tone for what follows.
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    Legalize Our Love — With its bold message advocating for love without restrictions, this song embodies the band's playful yet pointed approach to social issues.
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    Cynical — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics and catchy chorus, encapsulating the band's reflective yet humorous take on life.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

44 /100
Lowland
Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

The album showcases clever lyrics and energetic rhythms but lacks the depth for lasting appeal.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create a contrasting dynamic.
  • Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the playful nature of the lyrics.
  • The album includes a cover of 'Born to Be Wild', which stands out as a stylistic shift from the original arrangement.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Just Wanna Funk With Your Mind

    The chorus playfully shifts between flirtation and self-awareness, cleverly intertwining themes of desire and mental engagement.

    The playful ambiguity in addressing both physical attraction and intellectual stimulation highlights the band's knack for blending humor with depth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sunshine Is Dangerous 4:24
  • 2 A Hundred Lovers 3:43
  • 3 Just Wanna Funk With Your Mind 3:19
  • 4 Legalize Our Love 5:19
  • 5 Cynical 4:36
  • 6 Not Yet Gone 4:16
  • 7 Prey 3:28
  • 8 Shotgun Wedding 4:19
  • 9 Kitchen Fire 3:12
  • 10 Inside Out 4:30
  • 11 Born to Be Wild 3:15
  • 12 Looks Like Dark to Me 3:36

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