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Daughters

Daughters · 2010

27 min · 8 tracks · punk rock

A chaotic blend of discordant melodies and intense, cathartic vocals that push the boundaries of punk rock's emotional spectrum.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    The Virgin — Opening with unsettling dissonance, this track sets the tone for the album, encapsulating the band's embrace of chaos and emotional turmoil.
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    The Hit — This track showcases a blend of frenetic energy and haunting lyrics, exemplifying the band's ability to fuse aggression with introspective themes.
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    The Unattractive, Portable Head — As one of the longer tracks, it builds tension through repetitive structures and abrasive soundscapes, highlighting the band's experimental tendencies.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

62 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album's chaotic structure and vocal dynamics create a distinct sound within punk rock.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a frenetic pace that is maintained through the first three tracks, then shifts to a more subdued tempo in the latter half.
  • Vocals often alternate between melodic lines and harsh screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 The Virgin 2:02
  • 2 The First Supper 3:18
  • 3 The Hit 3:43
  • 4 The Theatre Goer 3:39
  • 5 Our Queens (One Is Many, Many Are One) 3:10
  • 6 The Dead Singer 4:28
  • 7 Sweet Georgia Brown 3:16
  • 8 The Unattractive, Portable Head 4:20

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