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Doughboy Hollow

Died Pretty · 1991

47 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A swirling mix of jangly guitars and brooding vocals that captures the essence of early 90s alternative rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    D.C. — This track showcases a dynamic interplay between melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, epitomizing the band's signature sound while highlighting their lyrical depth.
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    Sweetheart — With its anthemic chorus and emotional delivery, this song encapsulates the essence of longing and desire, making it one of the standout tracks on the album.
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    Satisfied — This track features a haunting arrangement and reflective lyrics that convey a sense of melancholy, representing a pivotal moment in the band's artistic evolution.

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 album showcases strong songwriting but lacks some cohesion in pacing and flow.

What we noticed

  • The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the latter half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
  • Vocals often feature layered harmonies that intertwine with the jangly guitar lines, creating a dense sound texture.
  • Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections that allow for atmospheric build-up before returning to lyrical content.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Doused 4:10
  • 2 D.C. 4:37
  • 3 Sweetheart 4:12
  • 4 Godbless 3:30
  • 5 Satisfied 6:10
  • 6 Stop Myself 3:36
  • 7 Battle of Stanmore 2:22
  • 8 The Love Song 5:05
  • 9 Disaster 4:00
  • 10 Out in the Rain 4:27
  • 11 Turn Your Head 5:22

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