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Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks

Dry Cleaning · 2019

21 min · 6 tracks · post-punk

Dry Cleaning blends sharp, deadpan vocal delivery with angular post-punk instrumentation that evokes both humor and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Dog Proposal — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its dry humor and vivid storytelling, showcasing the band's unique lyrical perspective.
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    Viking Hair — The song exemplifies Dry Cleaning's ability to intertwine absurdity and relatable themes, making it a standout example of their signature style.
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    Sombre One — With its contemplative lyrics and haunting melodies, this track represents a deeper emotional undercurrent that runs throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100
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Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

Dry Cleaning's blend of spoken word and post-punk instrumentation creates a distinctive sound that resonates within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The vocal delivery is predominantly spoken word, with lyrics delivered in a deadpan style that contrasts sharply with the angular instrumentation.
  • Each track features a consistent tempo, with rhythmic guitar lines and bass providing a driving force while the drums maintain a steady pulse.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Dog Proposal 3:15
  • 2 Viking Hair 3:54
  • 3 Spoils 3:41
  • 4 Jam After School 2:20
  • 5 Sombre One 4:09
  • 6 Sit Down Meal 3:43

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