Top tracks — play these first
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Sink or Swim — This track stands out with its catchy hooks and relatable lyrics about facing life's challenges head-on, encapsulating the album's core themes of struggle and perseverance.
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Mr. Asshole — With its biting humor and sharp commentary on negative attitudes, this song exemplifies Bigwig's knack for blending humor with punk rock energy, making it a standout on the album.
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Alone in New Jersey — A more introspective track, it explores themes of isolation and longing, showcasing Bigwig's ability to balance energetic punk with moments of vulnerability.
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 strong vocal interplay but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a relentless tempo, with only brief pauses between songs, creating a sense of urgency.
- Several tracks feature dual vocal harmonies that emphasize the lyrical themes of frustration and disillusionment.
- The album includes abrupt transitions between songs, often shifting from high-energy anthems to more introspective moments without warning.
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Counting Down
In the bridge, the narrative shifts to a moment of reflection where past decisions weigh heavily on the speaker's mind.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waste 1:30
- 2 Sink or Swim 2:45
- 3 Sore Losers 2:17
- 4 Moosh 2:40
- 5 Thinning the Herd 2:45
- 6 Mr. Asshole 2:15
- 7 Blinded 2:25
- 8 Hope 2:42
- 9 Counting Down 3:10
- 10 Alone in New Jersey 3:05
- 11 Appreciation 1:13
- 12 Who Am I to Say 2:41
- 13 Static 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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