Top tracks — play these first
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Maybe I Was the Pilot Start here — Opening with dissonant guitar lines, this track sets a tone of chaotic introspection, encapsulating the album's exploration of identity and direction.
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Cold Weather Is Back — The rhythmic interplay between instruments creates an atmospheric tension, mirroring the lyrical themes of change and resilience amidst adversity.
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Keep on Walking — This track features driving percussion and layered vocals that convey a sense of urgency and determination, embodying the album's overall spirit of perseverance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex rhythms and eclectic instrumentation, making it distinctive within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features a driving rhythm and layered instrumentation, establishing an energetic tone.
- The use of varied vocal styles, including spoken word and melodic singing, adds to the eclectic nature of the album.
- 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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7/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic exploration
- playful instrumentation surprises
- consistent development throughout
- engaging in-order listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike adventurous sound experimentation
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — It represents a departure from earlier sounds, blending punk with art rock elements.
- Career context
- Catch My Shoe is The Ex's first studio album in five years, following their collaboration with Ethiopian musicians on the album Moa Anbessa. At this stage, The Ex had evolved from their early punk roots into a more avant-garde art rock sound, reflecting their ongoing experimentation with diverse influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shellac· The Flying Lizards· Don Caballero
Tracklist
- 1 Maybe I Was the Pilot Start here 5:36
- 2 Double Order 6:22
- 3 Cold Weather Is Back 6:33
- 4 Bicycle Illusion 6:49
- 5 Eoleyo 5:45
- 6 Tree Float 5:52
- 7 Keep on Walking 6:09
- 8 Life Whining 3:24
- 9 24 Problems 7:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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