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DC Snuff Film

Teen Suicide · 2012

16 min · 7 tracks

A lo-fi blend of melancholic melodies and raw, confessional lyrics captures the angst of youth in a fragmented world.

Top tracks — play these first

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    everything is fine — Opening the album with a deceptively upbeat tone, this track juxtaposes cheerful instrumentation with darkly ironic lyrics about disillusionment, establishing the album's thematic core.
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    bad news — This song encapsulates the album's emotional turmoil through its haunting melody and candid lyrics about disappointment and existential dread, making it a standout moment.
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    skate witches — With its infectious energy and vivid imagery of youth culture, this track combines nostalgia and rebellion, offering listeners an insight into the band's ethos.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The EP's raw sound and fragmented structure reflect its themes of alienation, making it resonate within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a lo-fi guitar riff that sets a melancholic tone, which is maintained throughout the EP.
  • The production quality is intentionally raw, with noticeable background noise and distortion that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt endings or transitions, contributing to a sense of disconnection and urgency.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
5/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • dont like me

    The bridge starkly shifts from self-deprecation to a defiant declaration against societal judgment.

    This pivot not only highlights inner conflict but also emphasizes the struggle for self-acceptance amidst external pressures.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 everything is fine 2:00
  • 2 dont like me 3:12
  • 3 bad news 2:49
  • 4 serfs up 1:22
  • 5 skate witches 2:42
  • 6 ‘hi’ 2:59
  • 7 oh my god 1:39

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