Baby I'm Bored
Evan Dando · 2003
40 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A laid-back blend of introspective lyrics and melodic guitar-driven soundscapes that capture a sense of wistful nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rancho Santa Fe — This track features an evocative narrative combined with gentle melodies, reflecting Dando's introspective songwriting style while capturing a sense of longing.
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Waking Up — With its raw emotion and simple instrumentation, this song encapsulates the album's overall theme of vulnerability and self-reflection.
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Why Do You Do This to Yourself? — This brief track distills Dando's self-critical lyrics into a poignant moment, highlighting his ability to convey complex emotions succinctly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and cohesive flow but lacks standout moments that elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, with most tracks relying on melodic guitar lines and introspective lyrics.
- The final track employs a gradual fade-out, creating a sense of closure that contrasts with the more upbeat earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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8/10
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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The Same Thing You Thought Hard About Is the Same Part I Can Live Without
The shift from reflection to resignation reveals a deep understanding of emotional distance.
This transition from pondering to acceptance marks a pivotal moment in the narrative, illustrating Dando's growth in confronting personal relationships.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Repeat 3:13
- 2 My Idea 2:34
- 3 Rancho Santa Fe 4:22
- 4 Waking Up 2:35
- 5 Hard Drive 3:14
- 6 Shots Is Fired 2:47
- 7 It Looks Like You 3:15
- 8 The Same Thing You Thought Hard About Is the Same Part I Can Live Without 3:42
- 9 Why Do You Do This to Yourself? 1:58
- 10 All My Life 3:11
- 11 Stop My Head 3:34
- 12 In the Grass All Wine Colored 6:01
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