Agitations
Cobra Skulls · 2011
26 min · 13 tracks · punk rock
Frenetic guitars and urgent rhythms collide with sharp social commentary, embodying the raw energy of modern punk rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Iron Lung — This track encapsulates the album's biting critique of modern life, using rapid-fire lyrics and an infectious chorus to convey urgency. Its relentless tempo mirrors the frustrations expressed within.
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Solastalgia — Addressing feelings of environmental despair, this song's blend of melodic hooks and poignant lyrics stands out as a commentary on climate change and loss. Its emotional weight resonates deeply amid the album's fast-paced energy.
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Drones — Clocking in at just over a minute, this track delivers a powerful statement about conformity and societal pressures through its aggressive instrumentation and sharp lyricism. Its brevity amplifies its impact within the album's context.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic punk with socio-political themes but lacks standout cohesion across its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more introspective themes.
- Lyrically, the songs address socio-political issues directly, often using sharp, concise phrases that enhance their impact.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Six Degrees 1:43
- 2 Iron Lung 1:34
- 3 Now You Know 2:08
- 4 The Mess 2:05
- 5 On & On 3:19
- 6 All Drive 1:49
- 7 Drones 1:22
- 8 The Mockery 2:34
- 9 Solastalgia 1:57
- 10 The Minimum 1:36
- 11 Hiding 1:45
- 12 Running Out 2:06
- 13 Believe 2:30
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