About What You Know
Little Man Tate · 2007
36 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant mix of catchy hooks and witty lyrics captures the spirited essence of British indie rock in the mid-2000s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Man I Hate Your Band — This opening track perfectly encapsulates the band's sardonic wit and infectious energy, setting the tone for the entire album.
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European Lover — With its catchy chorus and playful lyrics, this track showcases the band's ability to blend humor with relatable themes of romance.
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This Must Be Love — This song stands out for its heartfelt yet tongue-in-cheek approach to love, illustrating the band's knack for balancing sincerity and irony.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic hooks and witty lyrics typical of mid-2000s British indie rock but lacks standout depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a punchy lead track that sets a brisk tempo, maintaining high energy through the first five songs before slowing down slightly in the latter half.
- Each song features a prominent guitar riff paired with rhythmic drumming, creating a consistent sound throughout the record.
- Lyrically, the tracks often employ humor and clever wordplay, with verses that frequently shift perspectives or scenarios.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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This Must Be Love
The bridge shifts perspective to highlight the complexities of romantic entanglements while maintaining an upbeat tempo.
By contrasting lighthearted instrumentation with deeper lyrical introspection, the song effectively captures love's dual nature.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Man I Hate Your Band 3:36
- 2 European Lover 3:15
- 3 Sexy in Latin 3:24
- 4 This Must Be Love 3:23
- 5 House Party at Boothy's 4:12
- 6 Who Invented These Lists? 2:55
- 7 Court Report 3:45
- 8 Little Big Man 3:10
- 9 3 Day Rule 2:24
- 10 This Girl Isn't My Girlfriend 3:06
- 11 Down on Marie 3:20
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