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Abel

Unsraw · 2007

20 min · 5 tracks · punk rock

Raw energy and dissonant melodies collide in a relentless exploration of angst and identity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Social Faker — Opening the EP with an explosive blend of raw guitars and urgent vocals, this track encapsulates the band's defiance against societal norms.
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    STARVING MOON — This track combines haunting melodies with themes of longing and despair, showcasing Unsraw's ability to balance aggression with emotional depth.
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    DRAIN — A frenetic pace and frantic lyrics make this a standout moment, reflecting the inner turmoil while maintaining a catchy hook that lingers.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

42 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The EP captures raw punk energy with dissonant melodies, though it may not deeply reward repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • The EP opens with a fast-paced track that features aggressive guitar riffs and shouted vocals, establishing a high energy level from the start.
  • Each song maintains a raw production quality, with dissonant melodies that contribute to an overall sense of urgency and angst.
  • The final track shifts to a slower tempo, incorporating a more melodic approach while still retaining the emotional intensity of the previous songs.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
5/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
4/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Social Faker 4:18
  • 2 STARVING MOON 3:25
  • 3 Platonic Bitch 3:59
  • 4 DRAIN 3:48
  • 5 桜の涙 4:48

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