Born Again Revisited
Times New Viking · 2009
30 min · 15 tracks · lo-fi music
A raw and frenetic blend of lo-fi punk and experimental pop that captures the chaos of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Martin Luther King Day — This opening track sets a sardonic tone with its catchy chorus and jangly guitars, encapsulating the album's playful yet critical examination of societal issues.
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Born Again Revisited — The title track stands out for its juxtaposition of upbeat melodies with lyrics that reflect disillusionment, embodying the album's underlying tension between hope and despair.
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City on Drugs — With its frenetic pace and sharp lyrics, this track captures the chaotic energy of urban life while cleverly critiquing addiction and escapism.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic energy and layered sound create a distinctive yet somewhat uneven experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Tracks often feature layered, distorted vocals that blend with chaotic instrumentation, creating a dense soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Martin Luther King Day 2:44
- 2 I Smell Bubblegum 1:35
- 3 City on Drugs 1:51
- 4 Born Again Revisited 1:56
- 5 Little World 1:36
- 6 No Time, No Hope 2:51
- 7 Half Day in Hell 1:24
- 8 Something More 1:44
- 9 2/11 Don't Forget 3:47
- 10 Those Days 2:35
- 11 (No) Sympathy 1:50
- 12 High Holidays 1:19
- 13 Hustler, Psycho, Son 2:24
- 14 Move to California 2:42
- 15 Take the Piss 0:37
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