Released 30 years ago
Copperopolis
Grant Lee Buffalo · 1996
56 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A tapestry of vivid storytelling woven through layered instrumentation and emotive vocals, capturing the essence of alternative rock in the '90s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Homespun — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its rich imagery and introspective lyrics, establishing a thematic foundation that echoes throughout.
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Arousing Thunder — The song combines dynamic instrumentation with thought-provoking lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to balance intensity and emotion effectively.
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Bethlehem Steel — This track stands out for its haunting melodies and poignant storytelling, illustrating the band's knack for blending narrative depth with musical complexity.
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The Only Way Down — Closing the album, this song encapsulates the overarching themes of struggle and resilience, leaving a lasting impact on the listener.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical storytelling and varied instrumentation but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quiet verses to explosive choruses, creating a sense of tension and release.
- Lyrically, the album employs vivid imagery and storytelling, with recurring themes that connect the songs thematically across the tracklist.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Homespun 5:37
- 2 The Bridge 3:29
- 3 Arousing Thunder 5:42
- 4 Even the Oxen 3:53
- 5 Crackdown 4:00
- 6 Armchair 3:22
- 7 Bethlehem Steel 6:05
- 8 All That I Have 3:09
- 9 Two & Two 3:46
- 10 Better for Us 4:21
- 11 Hyperion and Sunset 4:00
- 12 Comes to Blows 5:30
- 13 The Only Way Down 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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