Dallas Crane
Dallas Crane · 2004
49 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A gritty blend of alternative rock infused with catchy melodies and introspective lyrics reflecting the band's Australian roots.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dirty Hearts — Opening with aggressive instrumentation that sets an energetic tone, this track encapsulates the raw emotion and urgency that characterizes much of the album.
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Iodine — This track showcases the band's knack for balancing darker themes with catchy hooks, illustrating their lyrical complexity and musical versatility.
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Unlucky Star — With its infectious chorus and relatable lyrics about misfortune, this song highlights the band's ability to connect with listeners through shared experiences.
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Come Clean — At seven and a half minutes long, this epic track delves into deeper emotional territory, showcasing the band's ambition and range beyond standard rock conventions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies that create a rich sound texture, particularly in 'Open to Close' and 'Come Clean'.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of introspection and personal struggle, with each song presenting a distinct narrative.
- 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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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
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 Dirty Hearts 2:28
- 2 Iodine 2:46
- 3 Can't Work You Out 3:05
- 4 Unlucky Star 2:52
- 5 Open to Close 4:00
- 6 Wrong Party 4:14
- 7 Come Clean 7:30
- 8 Numb All Over 3:04
- 9 Under the Moon 2:13
- 10 Wannabe 3:42
- 11 Out in Space 2:37
- 12 Ladybird 2:34
- 13 Come and Go 3:54
- 14 Alright by Me 4:34
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