Crooked Fingers
Crooked Fingers · 2000
44 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of longing and solitude.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crowned in Chrome — Opening with a driving rhythm and stark imagery, this track sets the tone for the entire album, blending urgency with vulnerability.
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New Drink for the Old Drunk — This song captures a raw emotional honesty that reflects on addiction and loss, showcasing Bachmann's ability to convey complex feelings through simple yet impactful lyrics.
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Broken Man — With its extended runtime, this track builds an atmosphere of despair and reflection, highlighting Bachmann's storytelling prowess as he navigates themes of failure and longing.
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Under Sad Stars — The haunting arrangement paired with poignant lyrics creates a moment of deep introspection, embodying the album's overarching themes of loneliness and searching for connection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intimate songwriting and pacing create a cohesive listening experience that rewards repeat plays.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more contemplative feel.
- Several songs feature sparse instrumentation, allowing the vocals and lyrics to take center stage, particularly in 'Man Who Died of Nothing at All'.
- The album closes with a gradual fade-out on 'A Little Bleeding', leaving a lingering sense of melancholy.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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 Crowned in Chrome 3:43
- 2 New Drink for the Old Drunk 3:52
- 3 Pigeon Kicker 3:18
- 4 Man Who Died of Nothing at All 2:54
- 5 Broken Man 6:31
- 6 Black Black Ocean 4:29
- 7 Juliette 4:39
- 8 She Spread Her Legs and Flew Away 3:13
- 9 Under Sad Stars 5:42
- 10 A Little Bleeding 6:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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