Alibis & Other Lies
Grinspoon · 2007
43 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Energetic alternative rock infused with introspective lyrics and a blend of punk and melodic sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Tattoo Start here — Opening with a punchy riff, this track sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythm and introspective themes about identity and self-reflection.
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Minute by Minute — This song showcases Grinspoon's knack for blending catchy hooks with contemplative lyrics, capturing the essence of personal struggle and resilience.
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What You Got — With its infectious chorus and upbeat tempo, this track stands out as an anthem of empowerment, reflecting both personal and collective challenges faced.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic songwriting with varied tempos but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- Several songs feature layered guitar riffs that create a dense sound, particularly in the choruses.
- Lyrically, the album alternates between personal introspection and broader social commentary, with shifts in vocal delivery to match the themes.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo energy
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- for driving playlists
- raw energy for active listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek overly complex arrangements
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry that showcases their sound but isn't the most recognized or accessible.
- Career context
- By the time 'Alibis & Other Lies' was released in 2007, Grinspoon was well-established in the Australian music scene, following their breakthrough album 'Easy' in 1999. This album represented their continued evolution as a band, showcasing a matured sound while retaining their signature energy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Silverchair· The Living End· You Am I
Tracklist
- 1 Black Tattoo Start here 2:55
- 2 Choir Boy 4:11
- 3 Carried Away 3:03
- 4 Minute by Minute 4:07
- 5 Outside Looking In 3:41
- 6 Business=Pleasure 3:23
- 7 What You Got 2:52
- 8 Leave It 3:38
- 9 Living in the City 3:39
- 10 Melted Holiday 3:46
- 11 Gun for Hire 3:32
- 12 Find Your Own Way 4:30
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