Dan Sartain vs. the Serpientes
Dan Sartain · 2005
36 min · 14 tracks · punk rock
A raw blend of punk rock energy and lo-fi production that captures a sense of urgency and rebellion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tryin’ to Say — Opening with an infectious hook and rapid-fire lyrics, this track sets the tone for the album's energetic vibe while showcasing Sartain's storytelling ability.
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Walk Among the Cobras, Part 1 — This multi-part song structure exemplifies Sartain's ambitious songwriting, blending narrative depth with catchy melodies that linger long after listening.
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Love Is Crimson — Clocking in at under two minutes, this track encapsulates the album's raw emotion, with vivid imagery that resonates through its concise lyrical approach.
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Romance — The closing track combines introspective lyrics with a melodic structure that contrasts with the earlier rawness, demonstrating Sartain’s range as a songwriter.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw energy and multipart structures reflect its punk roots while maintaining a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- Several tracks are structured as multipart pieces, with 'Walk Among the Cobras' divided into three distinct sections that explore different musical ideas.
- The production is intentionally lo-fi, emphasizing raw guitar riffs and urgent vocals that contribute to the overall punk aesthetic.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of raw energy
- playful irreverence in lyrics
- for casual hangouts
- dynamic shifts between tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive pieces
- seek polished studio production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dan Sartain was emerging as a notable figure in the punk rock scene with this album, his second release following his debut in 2004. At this point in his career, he began to refine his unique sound characterized by garage rock influences and a DIY aesthetic, establishing himself among contemporaries in the underground music circuit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cramps· The Gories· The Mummies
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tryin’ to Say 2:11
- 2 P.C.B. 98 2:27
- 3 I Could Have Had You 2:31
- 4 Walk Among the Cobras, Part 1 3:13
- 5 Cobras, Part 2 2:44
- 6 Cobras, Part 3 3:18
- 7 Place to Call My Home 2:44
- 8 Love Is Crimson 1:57
- 9 Leeches, Part 1 1:48
- 10 Lonely Hearts 1:36
- 11 Metropolis 2:37
- 12 Auto Pilot 1:59
- 13 Romance 4:29
- 14 Got That Feeling 3:16
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