Coup de Grace
Miles Kane · 2018
31 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Energetic indie rock blends with soulful melodies, creating a vibrant soundscape that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Top tracks — play these first
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Too Little Too Late — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious energy and catchy chorus, encapsulating Kane's knack for merging rock with pop sensibility.
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Coup de Grace — The title track embodies the album's essence, featuring poignant lyrics and anthemic instrumentation that reflect both vulnerability and strength.
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Cold Light of the Day — With its stripped-back arrangement, this track highlights Kane's vocal prowess, delivering raw emotion through introspective lyrics that resonate deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic songwriting with varied tempos but lacks standout tracks that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the fourth introduces a slower, more reflective mood.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- catchy melodies for road trips
- steady flow for casual listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- introspective moments with friends
- vibrant energy for afternoon hangs
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lengthy epics
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Coup de Grace is Miles Kane's third studio album, following his 2013 release, Don't Forget Who You Are. At this point in his career, Kane was solidifying his identity as a solo artist after years of collaboration with bands like The Rascals and Last Shadow Puppets. This album marked a continuation of his exploration into personal themes and musical experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Last Shadow Puppets· Arctic Monkeys· The Rascals
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Little Too Late 2:35
- 2 Cry on My Guitar 3:42
- 3 Loaded 3:18
- 4 Cold Light of the Day 2:09
- 5 Killing the Joke 3:16
- 6 Coup de Grace 3:55
- 7 Silverscreen 2:18
- 8 Wrong Side of Life 3:42
- 9 Something to Rely On 3:19
- 10 Shavambacu 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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