Blend Inn
Hockey Dad · 2018
40 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
Energetic surf rock riffs collide with introspective lyrics, creating an infectious blend of nostalgia and youthfulness.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wanna Be Everybody — This track captures the essence of youthful longing and self-identity with its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics about fitting in.
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Running Out — With its driving beat and anthemic quality, this song explores themes of urgency and existential reflection while showcasing the band's surf-rock roots.
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Sweet Release — The closing track offers a reflective tone that contrasts with earlier exuberance, encapsulating the album's themes of growth and release.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic surf rock with introspective lyrics, creating a solid but familiar indie rock experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar riffs that create a rich, textured sound, particularly in 'I Wanna Be Everybody' and 'Join the Club'.
- The lyrics often juxtapose upbeat melodies with introspective themes, evident in tracks like 'Disappoint Me' and 'Sweet Release'.
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- playful energy for gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- catchy anthems for sing-alongs
- breezy vibes for sunny days
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced introspective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Blend Inn is Hockey Dad's second album, following their 2015 debut, Boronia. By this release in 2018, the duo had established a solid presence in the indie rock scene, gaining recognition for their catchy melodies and laid-back sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dune Rats· The Frights· Wavves
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Stride 3:41
- 2 Homely Feeling 2:21
- 3 I Wanna Be Everybody 3:39
- 4 Danny 3:32
- 5 Join the Club 3:18
- 6 Whatever 2:26
- 7 Disappoint Me 3:16
- 8 Running Out 4:16
- 9 Stalker 3:05
- 10 Where I Came From 3:42
- 11 Sweet Release 3:27
- 12 Eggshells 3:33
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