What makes Collider by Fur Patrol notable?

Collider received positive critical reception, particularly for its engaging songwriting and production quality. It showcased the band's ability to create a unique sound within the rock genre and solidified their presence in the New Zealand music landscape during the early 2000s. In 2003, Fur Patrol released Collider as their second studio album, following the success of their debut, Pet. The band was building on their growing reputation in the New Zealand music scene, having garnered attention with their hit single 'Lydia' from their first album.

How many songs are on Collider?

Collider has 11 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Collider

Fur Patrol · 2003

52 min · 11 tracks · rock music

A blend of soaring melodies and introspective lyrics set against a backdrop of dynamic rock instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Precious — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy hooks and introspective lyrics, establishing the album's emotional core.
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Rocket — With its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus, this track exemplifies the band's knack for crafting memorable rock songs.
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Someone You Really Want — The extended length allows for a deep exploration of themes, showcasing the band's lyrical depth and musical complexity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100

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Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Collider showcases strong songwriting and production, balancing energetic rock with introspective moments.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature driving rhythms and layered guitar work, establishing a high-energy start.
Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, with quieter verses leading into explosive choruses, particularly in 'Rocket' and 'Into the Sun'.
The album closes with a softer ballad, 'Little Heart', which contrasts sharply with the preceding tracks and provides a reflective ending.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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 Precious 2:59
2 Get Along 3:05
3 Rocket 3:41
4 Enemy 5:32
5 Into the Sun 5:14
6 Softer Landing 5:07
7 Fade Away 4:38
8 Someone You Really Want 6:31
9 All These Things 4:13
10 Art of Conversation 5:43
11 Little Heart 6:10

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