Adrenalin Baby
Johnny Marr · 2015
77 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and infectious melodies that capture the essence of indie rock nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Playland — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy hooks and lively rhythm, embodying Marr’s signature melodic style.
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The Headmaster Ritual — A reimagined version of a classic Smiths song, it showcases Marr's ability to breathe new life into his earlier work while retaining its emotional depth.
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Generate! Generate! — With its driving beat and anthemic chorus, this track exemplifies Marr's knack for creating compelling, upbeat rock music that resonates with audiences.
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How Soon Is Now? — Marr’s rendition of this seminal track highlights his influential guitar work and captures the nostalgic essence of his formative years in music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Marr's guitar work and live energy but lacks strong cohesion due to its mixed setlist.
What we noticed
- Each track maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with jangly guitars and layered harmonies that create a cohesive sound throughout.
- The live recordings capture audience interaction, adding an energetic atmosphere that enhances the performance aspect of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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
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 Playland 6:14
- 2 The Right Thing Right 4:00
- 3 Easy Money 4:07
- 4 25 Hours 4:01
- 5 New Town Velocity 5:34
- 6 The Headmaster Ritual 4:45
- 7 The Messenger 4:43
- 8 Back in the Box 3:24
- 9 Generate! Generate! 4:41
- 10 Bigmouth Strikes Again 3:20
- 11 Boys Get Straight 2:51
- 12 Candidate 4:42
- 13 Getting Away With It 7:04
- 14 There Is a Light That Never Goes Out 5:53
- 15 Dynamo 4:11
- 16 I Fought the Law 2:45
- 17 How Soon Is Now? 5:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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