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Cry Along with The Babies

The Babies · 2012

6 tracks · indie rock

A blend of jangly guitars and heartfelt melodies reflecting the vibrant textures of modern indie rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Big Mercedes — The opening track sets an energetic tone with its driving rhythm and catchy chorus, showcasing the band's knack for infectious melodies right from the start.
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    Trouble — This song features a more introspective lyricism combined with a compelling melody, illustrating the emotional depth that complements the album's upbeat sound.
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    On My Team — The track captures a sense of camaraderie and optimism, highlighted by its punchy instrumentals and sing-along chorus that resonate with themes of friendship.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but remains within familiar indie rock territory.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the last three introduce more varied rhythms and dynamics.
  • The lyrics often reflect personal experiences and emotions, delivered with a conversational tone that invites listener connection.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Big Mercedes
  • 2 Trouble
  • 3 My Tears
  • 4 On My Team
  • 5 Hey Mama
  • 6 That Boy

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