What makes Come Away with ESG by ESG notable?

This album is significant for its impact on the post-punk and dance music scenes, influencing artists across genres. Its track 'Dance' became a staple in underground clubs and garnered critical acclaim for its innovative rhythm and style, helping to pave the way for future dance-punk acts. Released in 1983, Come Away with ESG marks ESG's debut studio album following their influential early singles. At this point, the group was establishing themselves within the burgeoning no wave scene in New York City, building on the momentum from their live performances and earlier recordings.

How many songs are on Come Away with ESG?

Come Away with ESG has 11 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Come Away with ESG

ESG · 1983

32 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

A vibrant fusion of punk energy and danceable grooves, featuring infectious basslines and minimalist percussion.

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Come Away — The opening track immediately sets the tone with its catchy bassline and hypnotic rhythm, encapsulating ESG's unique blend of punk energy and dance vibes.
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Dance — 'Dance' stands out as an anthem of the album, showcasing ESG's ability to merge punk rock with dance elements, making it a timeless club classic.
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Parking Lot Blues — This track features a distinctive groove that highlights ESG's minimalist approach, using repetition to create an engaging sonic landscape that reflects urban life.
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Moody (Spaced Out) — With its eclectic soundscape and experimental feel, this track demonstrates ESG's avant-garde tendencies while maintaining an infectious rhythm that invites listeners to groove.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

55 /100

Foothills

Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The album combines punk energy with dance grooves, showcasing distinct rhythms and minimalism.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong bassline in 'Come Away', setting a danceable groove that persists throughout.
Tracks often feature repetitive, minimalist percussion patterns that create a hypnotic effect.
Several songs, like 'Dance' and 'Moody (Spaced Out)', incorporate call-and-response vocal styles, enhancing their rhythmic appeal.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Come Away 3:15
2 Dance 4:32
3 Parking Lot Blues 2:53
4 You Make No Sense 2:20
5 Chistelle 1:54
6 About You 2:05
7 It's Alright 2:38
8 Moody (Spaced Out) 4:18
9 Tiny Sticks 3:02
10 The Beat 2:17
11 My Love for You 2:54

What to play next

Listen next

A South Bronx Story

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Go back to

ESG Says Dance to the Beat of Moody

1982

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