Apocalipstick
Cherry Glazerr · 2017
34 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant collision of lo-fi garage rock and pop sensibilities, layered with sharp, witty lyrics that critique modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Told You I'd Be With the Guys — This track opens the album with infectious energy and sets the tone for its exploration of gender dynamics in contemporary society. Its blend of punk attitude and pop melody showcases the band's signature sound.
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Nuclear Bomb — With its driving rhythm and biting lyrics, this track encapsulates the album's commentary on societal pressures and personal angst. The juxtaposition of playful instrumentation against heavy themes makes it a standout moment.
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Instagratification — This song critiques instant gratification culture through clever wordplay and catchy choruses, embodying the album's overall theme of disillusionment with modern life. Its infectious hook ensures it resonates long after listening.
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Trash People — A frenetic anthem reflecting on social alienation, this track's raw energy and candid lyrics exemplify Cherry Glazerr's unique ability to merge catchy melodies with incisive social commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic instrumentation with sharp lyrics, maintaining a cohesive flow while exploring various tempos.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature layered guitar riffs and prominent bass lines, creating a dense sound that contrasts with the sharpness of the lyrics.
- The final track closes with a more subdued arrangement, allowing for a reflective finish after the preceding energetic pieces.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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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
- sharp wit and humor throughout
- short bursts of energetic fun
- for casual hangouts
- playful irreverence in lyrics
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, introspective albums
- seek serious, heavy themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2017, Apocalipstick marked Cherry Glazerr's second studio album, following their debut, Haxel Princess. The band was gaining momentum with a growing fanbase and critical acclaim, showcasing their evolution from a DIY project to a more polished indie rock outfit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sleater-Kinney· Wolf Alice· Alvvays
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Told You I'd Be With the Guys 4:35
- 2 Trash People 3:09
- 3 Moon Dust 2:36
- 4 Humble Pro 2:44
- 5 Nuclear Bomb 3:46
- 6 Only Kid on the Block 3:45
- 7 Lucid Dreams 3:42
- 8 Sip O' Poison 2:22
- 9 Nurse Ratched 3:02
- 10 Instagratification 2:45
- 11 Apocalipstick 2:05
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