Top tracks — play these first
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Heiduckentanz — This track showcases a dynamic interplay between driving rhythms and folk-inspired melodies, encapsulating the album's thematic ties to cultural traditions.
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Rumba Rumba — With its infectious energy and danceable beat, this song illustrates Feeling B's ability to blend punk sensibilities with playful musicality.
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Die Pest — The haunting lyrics and moody instrumentation highlight the darker undertones of the album, reflecting on mortality and societal fears.
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Space Race — This lengthy closing track diverges into experimental territory, demonstrating the band's willingness to push boundaries and explore new sonic landscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines punk energy with folklore themes, creating a unique sound but lacks some cohesion in its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken word track that sets a theatrical tone, followed by a rapid succession of high-energy punk tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional folk elements, such as 'Heiduckentanz' and 'Die Pest', blending them with punk instrumentation.
- The final three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier frenetic pace.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
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Tod des Florio
A stark contrast emerges as the narrative shifts from vibrant life to inevitable death, emphasizing a haunting sense of finality.
This moment effectively juxtaposes life’s vibrancy against death, creating a powerful thematic pivot that underscores the album’s exploration of mortality.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vorwort 0:43
- 2 Heiduckentanz 2:41
- 3 Rumba Rumba 3:12
- 4 Mystisches Mysterium 2:45
- 5 Rotta 4:52
- 6 Traubentritt 2:15
- 7 Hammersong 2:59
- 8 Tod des Florio 2:30
- 9 Die Pest 4:20
- 10 Cantigas 2:21
- 11 Veris Dulcis 6:03
- 12 Rumba Rai 3:49
- 13 Ankunft der Gesandten 3:00
- 14 Stockkampf 2:39
- 15 Nachwort 0:49
- 16 Space Race 30:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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