Crime Cutz cover

Released 10 years ago

Crime Cutz

Holy Ghost! · 2016

21 min · 4 tracks · synth-pop

A vibrant fusion of disco grooves and synth melodies that captures the essence of modern dance music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Crime Cutz — The title track encapsulates the album's infectious energy with its driving beat and catchy hooks, setting the tone for the entire project.
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    Stereotype — This track blends funky basslines with clever lyrics about perception and identity, showcasing the band's lyrical depth alongside their danceable sound.
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    Compass Point — With its lush synthesizers and tropical rhythms, this track exemplifies Holy Ghost!’s knack for creating an immersive sonic landscape perfect for summer playlists.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends disco and synth elements, maintaining energy while showcasing strong vocal arrangements.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a punchy bassline and layered synths that establish a danceable groove immediately.
  • Each track features a consistent use of vocal harmonies, often layering multiple voices to create a rich texture.
  • The tempo remains upbeat throughout the four tracks, with no significant dips in energy or mood.
  • The final track incorporates a fade-out ending, leaving a lingering sense of the groove rather than a definitive conclusion.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Crime Cutz 7:03
  • 2 Stereotype 5:15
  • 3 Compass Point 5:12
  • 4 Footsteps 4:17

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