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Anti-Melody

American Standards · 2017

24 min · 8 tracks · punk rock

A frenzied blend of punk energy and chaotic melodies, challenging conventions with raw intensity and thought-provoking lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Writers Block Party — This track opens the album with an infectious energy, combining witty lyricism with a driving beat that sets the tone for the rest of the record.
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    Cancer Eater — With its aggressive tempo and biting lyrics, this track encapsulates the band's critique of societal norms while showcasing their signature chaotic sound.
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    Chicago Overcoat — Closing the album, this extended track offers a reflective dive into personal and social issues, displaying both musical complexity and emotional depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

65 /100
Treeline
Higher than 54% of albums we've rated

The album combines chaotic melodies with socially conscious lyrics, making it distinctive within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a frenetic tone, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing slower, more introspective moments.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes and dissonant chord progressions, creating a sense of chaos that reflects the lyrical themes.
  • The lyrics often tackle social issues directly, with verses that are delivered in a shouted vocal style, emphasizing urgency and intensity.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 Writers Block Party 2:31
  • 2 Carpe Diem, Tomorrow 2:29
  • 3 Churchburner 2:34
  • 4 Bartenders Without Wings 4:15
  • 5 Danger Music, #9 2:08
  • 6 Cancer Eater 2:31
  • 7 ExplicitBroken Culture 1:57
  • 8 Chicago Overcoat 5:56

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