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The White Noise · 2017

34 min · 10 tracks

A blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics, marrying raw instrumentation with catchy melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Innocent Until Birth — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its energetic riffs and offers a biting commentary on societal expectations surrounding birth and innocence.
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    The Best Songs Are Dead — This track stands out for its clever juxtaposition of upbeat instrumentals with lyrics that reflect disillusionment within the music industry, encapsulating the band's sardonic edge.
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    24 Hour Revenge Therapy — Closing the album, this song delivers an emotional crescendo that blends personal grievances with a sense of urgency, showcasing the band's lyrical depth and musical evolution.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic punk elements with introspective lyrics but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Innocent Until Birth 2:51
  • 2 Bite Marks 3:19
  • 3 Picture Day 3:21
  • 4 The Best Songs Are Dead 2:58
  • 5 I Lost My Mind (in California) 3:04
  • 6 Rated R… 2:53
  • 7 All Drugs Go to Heaven 3:07
  • 8 Montreal 3:49
  • 9 24 Hour Revenge Therapy 3:29
  • 10 Sunspots 5:24

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