Cheeky for a Reason
The View · 2012
41 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and buoyant melodies, capturing youthful exuberance with a touch of British wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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How Long — This opening track showcases the band's signature sound with an instantly catchy chorus that sets an upbeat tone for the album.
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Sour Little Sweetie — With its clever lyrics and infectious rhythm, this track perfectly encapsulates the band's ability to blend humor with relatable themes.
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Lean on My World — This song stands out for its introspective lyrics and melodic richness, highlighting a more reflective side to the band's songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances catchy hooks with varied tempos but lacks standout depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more introspective lyrics.
- Several songs incorporate layered guitar melodies that create a rich texture, particularly in tracks like 'Bullet' and 'Sour Little Sweetie'.
- The album includes a brief interlude track, 'Piano Interlude', which serves as a transition between the more energetic songs and the reflective ones.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- youthful energy and introspection
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
- seek deep, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Cheeky for a Reason marked The View's third studio album, following 2011's Bread and Circuses. At this point, the band was navigating their sound while striving to reclaim commercial momentum after mixed critical responses to their previous work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Fratellis· Arctic Monkeys· The Wombats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 How Long 2:56
- 2 AB (We Need Treatment) 3:10
- 3 Hold on Now 4:27
- 4 Anfield Row 3:47
- 5 Bullet 3:06
- 6 Bunker (Solid Ground) 3:42
- 7 The Clock 4:40
- 8 Piano Interlude 0:13
- 9 Hole in the Bed 3:47
- 10 Sour Little Sweetie 3:43
- 11 Lean on My World 3:38
- 12 Tacky Tattoo 4:35
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