Bright Green Field
Squid · 2021
85 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
A frenetic blend of post-punk energy and experimental soundscapes, inviting listeners into a chaotic yet captivating sonic journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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G.S.K. — This track exemplifies the album's dynamic range with its driving rhythm and layered instrumentation, reflecting the band's ability to blend chaos and melody seamlessly.
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Narrator — With its extended length and shifting tempos, this song encapsulates Squid's experimental spirit, offering a narrative that evolves throughout its runtime.
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Boy Racers — This energetic anthem critiques youth culture while maintaining an infectious groove, demonstrating the band's knack for balancing social commentary with compelling hooks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Bright Green Field combines energetic post-punk with experimental elements, showcasing strong craft and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more experimental soundscapes.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes and unconventional song structures, creating a sense of unpredictability.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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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Narrator
A reflective moment where the perspective shifts from third-person storytelling to a direct address that challenges the listener's expectations.
This sudden change in address creates intimacy in an otherwise expansive narrative, inviting listeners deeper into the complexities of the themes being explored.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Resolution Square 0:40
- 2 G.S.K. 3:10
- 3 Narrator 8:28
- 4 Boy Racers 7:34
- 5 Paddling 6:17
- 6 Documentary Filmmaker 4:55
Disc 2
- 1 2010 4:28
- 2 The Flyover 1:10
- 3 Peel St. 4:52
- 4 Global Groove 5:07
- 5 Pamphlets 8:03
Disc 3
- 1 Documentary Filmmaker 5:10
- 2 2010 4:47
- 3 G.S.K. 3:20
- 4 Global Groove 5:08
- 5 Narrator 8:28
- 6 Blue Crystal Fire 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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