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All the Time

The Strokes · 2013

6 min · 2 tracks · indie rock

Energetic guitar riffs and punchy rhythms revive the garage rock essence of early 2000s indie with modern polish.

Top tracks — play these first

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    All the Time — The title track showcases the band’s signature blend of catchy melodies and sharp lyrics, embodying their evolution while staying true to their roots.
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    Fast Animals — With its frenetic pace and driving guitar lines, this track encapsulates the band's energetic spirit and lyrical wit, serving as a highlight of the EP.

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 single showcases energetic riffs and rhythms but doesn't fully explore depth or innovation.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a driving tempo with a consistent four-on-the-floor beat, while the second track introduces a more laid-back groove.
  • Both songs utilize prominent guitar riffs that are layered with reverb, creating a spacious sound typical of garage rock.
  • The vocal delivery is urgent and slightly detached, matching the energetic instrumentation and enhancing the overall indie rock aesthetic.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 All the Time 3:01
  • 2 Fast Animals 3:45

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