Changing Tune
Lower Than Atlantis · 2012
36 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Energetic punk-infused rock melodies collide with introspective lyrics, creating a dynamic exploration of youthful anxieties and relationships.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Someone Else — This track stands out for its infectious chorus and examination of heartbreak, effectively encapsulating the album's themes of love and loss.
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Cool Kids — Combining anthemic melodies with sharp social commentary, this song reflects the pressures of fitting in during youth, resonating with listeners' experiences.
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Scared of the Dark — With its introspective lyrics and driving rhythm, this track explores themes of anxiety and uncertainty, highlighting the band's emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic songwriting with strong hooks but lacks some cohesion in pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and driving guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and slower tracks.
- Several songs feature dual vocal lines, allowing for a back-and-forth exchange that emphasizes the lyrical themes of relationships and personal struggles.
- The album's lyrics often juxtapose introspective moments with anthemic choruses, creating a contrast that enhances the emotional impact of the music.
- 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
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
- energetic anthems for youth
- short bursts of urgency
- introspective reflections on relationships
- sing-along moments with friends
- cathartic release of anxiety
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- seek slow, patient builds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Changing Tune is Lower Than Atlantis' second studio album, following their self-titled debut. Released in 2012, it marked a significant moment in the band's evolution, showcasing their maturation in songwriting and musical complexity. The album helped solidify their presence in the UK alternative rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- You Me at Six· Don Broco· Enter Shikari
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Something Better Came Along
The bridge shifts perspective to reflect on lost opportunities and missed connections.
This change in viewpoint deepens the narrative tension, illustrating the internal conflict between hope and regret.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prologue 2:49
- 2 Love Someone Else 2:30
- 3 Move Along 2:59
- 4 Wars With Words 1:49
- 5 Go on Strike 2:52
- 6 Normally Strange 4:22
- 7 Scared of the Dark 3:26
- 8 Something Better Came Along 3:59
- 9 PMA 2:28
- 10 Cool Kids 3:27
- 11 I Know a Song That Will Get on Your Nerves 2:44
- 12 Showtime 3:23
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