Dancer Equired!
Times New Viking · 2011
31 min · 14 tracks · lo-fi music
A raw and frenetic blend of lo-fi punk energy anchored by catchy melodies and experimental soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ever Falling in Love — This track captures the essence of the album with its frenetic pacing and catchy hooks, showcasing Times New Viking's ability to blend punk energy with melodic sensibilities.
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California Roll — At just over a minute long, this song exemplifies the band's knack for brevity and punchiness, delivering sharp commentary wrapped in infectious rhythms.
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Fuck Her Tears — This track stands out for its juxtaposition of humor and emotional depth, encapsulating the band's unique lyrical style amidst an energetic soundscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's energetic brevity and experimental sound mark it as a solid entry in the lo-fi genre.
What we noticed
- The album features 14 tracks, most of which are under three minutes long, creating a brisk pace that maintains high energy throughout.
- Tracks often employ a lo-fi production style with distorted vocals and raw instrumentation, emphasizing a DIY aesthetic.
- Several songs incorporate abrupt tempo changes and unconventional song structures, reflecting an experimental approach to melody and rhythm.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's a Culture 2:23
- 2 Ever Falling in Love 2:36
- 3 No Room to Live 2:20
- 4 Try Harder 1:57
- 5 California Roll 1:38
- 6 Ways to Go 2:28
- 7 New Vertical Dwellings 1:08
- 8 Downtown Eastern Bloc 3:38
- 9 More Rumours 1:59
- 10 Don't Go to Liverpool 1:51
- 11 Fuck Her Tears 2:08
- 12 Want to Exist 3:00
- 13 Somebody's Slave 2:45
- 14 No Good 1:40
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