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Cobra Pumps

David Mead · 2019

34 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of pop melodies with introspective lyrics and a playful sense of humor that invites listeners into Mead's unique world.

Top tracks — play these first

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    She Walks Like a Grown Woman — This track stands out for its infectious groove and sharp lyrical observations about maturity and presence, encapsulating Mead's trademark wit.
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    Finger on the Button — With its engaging narrative style, this song explores themes of urgency and decision-making, showcasing Mead's storytelling prowess.
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    You'll Never Have to Play That Game — This track highlights Mead's knack for crafting catchy choruses and relatable themes surrounding love and vulnerability, making it memorable.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends upbeat melodies with introspective lyrics, creating an engaging yet familiar pop sound.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks establish a lively tempo with upbeat instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective mood.
  • The album closes with two tracks that gradually reduce the tempo, allowing for a softer conclusion.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bedtime Story 2:45
  • 2 The Business 3:19
  • 3 Head on Straight 3:33
  • 4 She Walks Like a Grown Woman 2:39
  • 5 Poster Child 3:16
  • 6 Finger on the Button 3:47
  • 7 Big Balls 4:33
  • 8 Vanessa 3:49
  • 9 You'll Never Have to Play That Game 3:11
  • 10 Hopalong 3:33

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