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Agitpop

The Lowest of the Low · 2019

48 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A gritty collection of alternative rock anthems that critiques modern society with sharp lyrics and driving melodies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Ballad of Late-Era Capitalism — This track encapsulates the album's critique of economic disparity through a catchy hook and poignant observations about modern life's struggles.
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    F-Noise (Rebel Radio) — With its rebellious spirit and anthemic chorus, this song serves as a rallying cry for those feeling disenfranchised by societal norms.
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    Night of a Thousand Guns — This track stands out for its haunting melody paired with powerful lyrics that reflect themes of violence and resistance in contemporary life.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines sharp lyrical content with varied tempos but lacks a strong cohesive flow.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective pieces.
  • Several songs incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the anthemic quality and engaging the listener.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

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 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 Bonnie & Clyde 3:03
  • 2 Bottle Rockets 3:56
  • 3 The Ballad of Late-Era Capitalism 2:50
  • 4 When She Falls 2:53
  • 5 New Wave Action Plan 2:53
  • 6 F-Noise (Rebel Radio) 3:42
  • 7 The Barricade 3:31
  • 8 Night of a Thousand Guns 5:29
  • 9 Love 'n' Justice 2:39
  • 10 Imogene 3:36
  • 11 Seven-A 2:30
  • 12 Midnight Maryanne 3:23
  • 13 A Thousand Lights 3:52
  • 14 Permanent Revolution 3:48

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