Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking? cover

Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?

The Like · 2005

47 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of 1960s pop melodies and modern alternative rock energy creates an infectious and nostalgic soundscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    June Gloom — Opening the album with a jangly guitar riff and introspective lyrics, this track sets a reflective tone that captures the essence of youthful uncertainty.
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    What I Say and What I Mean — This song showcases the band's knack for clever wordplay and catchy hooks, illustrating their ability to combine sharp lyricism with infectious melodies.
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    You Bring Me Down — With its driving rhythm and emotional depth, this track highlights the band's talent for blending upbeat instrumentation with themes of vulnerability and heartache.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong melodies and harmonies but lacks a unique identity within its genre.

What we noticed

  • Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
  • The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo and intensity, providing a reflective conclusion.
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
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 June Gloom 4:08
  • 2 What I Say and What I Mean 2:56
  • 3 You Bring Me Down 3:34
  • 4 (So I'll Sit Here) Waiting 4:06
  • 5 Bridge to Nowhere 3:14
  • 6 Once Things Look Up 3:52
  • 7 Under the Paving Stones 4:25
  • 8 Too Late 3:36
  • 9 We Are Lost 4:05
  • 10 The One 2:56
  • 11 Mrs. Actually 3:44
  • 12 Falling Away 3:32
  • 13 Waves That Never Break 3:38

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