What makes Black Rainbow Sound by Menace Beach notable?

Black Rainbow Sound received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its innovative approach within the indie rock genre. It helped to cement Menace Beach's reputation for blending lo-fi aesthetics with pop sensibilities, contributing to discussions about the evolving sound of British indie music in the late 2010s. Released on September 7, 2018, Black Rainbow Sound is Menace Beach's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed Lemon Memory from 2017. At this point, the band had solidified their unique sound while continuing to experiment with genre-blending elements and production techniques, further establishing themselves within the UK indie rock scene.

How many songs are on Black Rainbow Sound?

Black Rainbow Sound has 10 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Black Rainbow Sound

Menace Beach · 2018

37 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant blend of fuzzy guitars and catchy melodies wrapped in a kaleidoscopic indie rock charm.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Black Rainbow Sound — The title track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and vivid imagery, encapsulating the overarching themes of transformation and vibrancy.
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Crawl in Love — This track showcases a more introspective side of the band, balancing heartfelt lyrics with a driving beat that highlights their lyrical depth.
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Hypnotiser Keeps the Ball Rolling — With its hypnotic rhythm and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's knack for crafting catchy hooks that linger long after listening.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong melodies and varied tempos but lacks a cohesive flow throughout.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features layered guitars and harmonized vocals, establishing its vibrant sound immediately.
Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'Crawl in Love', which transitions from a driving beat to a more laid-back groove.
The final track includes an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, creating a sense of closure.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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 Black Rainbow Sound 3:48
2 Satellite 3:31
3 Crawl in Love 4:04
4 Tongue 3:41
5 Mutator 3:26
6 8000 Molecules 3:35
7 Hypnotiser Keeps the Ball Rolling 3:26
8 Holy Crow 4:44
9 Watermelon 3:49
10 (Like) Rainbow Juice 3:43

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