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Ikara Colt · 2002
44 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
Raucous guitars and frenetic rhythms intertwine with sharp lyrics, creating a raw, energetic snapshot of early 2000s indie rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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City of Glass — This track exemplifies the band's blend of chaotic energy and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of urban disillusionment that permeates the album.
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Bishop's Son — With its catchy hooks and relentless pace, this song stands out as a highlight, showcasing Ikara Colt's knack for balancing melody with raw intensity.
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May B 1 Day — The closing track thoughtfully encapsulates themes of hope and uncertainty, contrasting the album’s earlier freneticism with a reflective tone that lingers long after listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the raw energy of early 2000s indie rock with strong guitar work and frenetic pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Each song features prominent guitar riffs and driving rhythms, often with dual vocal lines that create a sense of urgency.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, adding to the chaotic feel of the record.
- 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 One Note 2:18
- 2 Rudd 2:59
- 3 Bishop's Son 2:59
- 4 City of Glass 4:03
- 5 Pop Group 1:53
- 6 Belgravia 3:03
- 7 Sink Venice 2:44
- 8 After This 3:08
- 9 At the Lodge 3:50
- 10 Here We Go Again 2:58
- 11 May B 1 Day 4:33
- 12 Video Clip Show / [Unknown] 10:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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