Deep Heat
Oh Mercy · 2012
34 min · 10 tracks
A kaleidoscope of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, blending indie pop with a touch of Australian rock flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Deep Heat — The title track encapsulates the album's blend of vibrant melodies and reflective themes, setting the tone for the exploration of love and loss.
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My Man — This track stands out with its catchy chorus and poignant lyrics about relationships, showcasing the band's knack for combining thoughtful storytelling with infectious hooks.
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Still Making Me Pay — A soulful ballad that highlights emotional vulnerability, it features evocative instrumentation that deepens the listener's connection to the narrative of regret and longing.
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 arc throughout.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a bright, jangly guitar riff that sets a lively tone, which is maintained through the next three tracks before shifting to a more introspective sound.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Fever' and 'Still Making Me Pay'.
- The album includes moments of dynamic contrast, such as the transition from the upbeat 'Rebel Beats' to the slower, more contemplative 'Pilgrim's Blues'.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Deep Heat 3:38
- 2 Rebel Beats 3:32
- 3 My Man 4:04
- 4 Fever 3:54
- 5 Pilgrim's Blues 3:23
- 6 Europa 2:53
- 7 Suffocated 2:47
- 8 Still Making Me Pay 4:08
- 9 Drums 3:02
- 10 Labour of Love 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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