Common Reaction
Uh Huh Her · 2008
38 min · 11 tracks · new wave
Synth-driven melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant yet contemplative sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Not a Love Song — Opening with a catchy hook and playful lyrics, this track establishes the album's fresh take on relationship narratives while blending upbeat energy with a hint of irony.
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Explode — This track features pulsating rhythms and an infectious chorus that encapsulates the album’s blend of emotional depth and danceable beats, making it a fan favorite.
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Dance With Me — With its inviting lyrics and irresistible groove, this song perfectly captures the spirit of connection and fun that runs throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends upbeat and introspective elements but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving synth lines, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower tempos.
- Vocals often harmonize in a call-and-response style, creating a conversational dynamic between the two singers.
- Several tracks incorporate layered synth textures that build gradually, adding depth and complexity to the arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotional sing-along moments
- catchy hooks for group enjoyment
- vibrant energy for social settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 19, 2008, Common Reaction is Uh Huh Her's second studio album, following their debut, I See Red. At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their presence in the synth-pop and new wave scenes, building on the critical acclaim received for their earlier work while experimenting further with electronic sounds.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Covered
The perspective shifts from external observations to an intimate reflection on personal vulnerabilities.
This shift deepens emotional engagement by revealing layers of self-awareness that contrast with earlier tracks' more playful tones.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Not a Love Song 3:33
- 2 Explode 2:50
- 3 Wait Another Day 4:01
- 4 Common Reaction 4:01
- 5 Say So 3:29
- 6 Covered 3:54
- 7 Everyone 3:37
- 8 Away From Here 3:22
- 9 So Long 2:42
- 10 Dance With Me 3:02
- 11 Dreamer 3:53
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