Down on Deptford Broadway
Skinny Lister · 2014
41 min · 12 tracks · folk rock
A vibrant blend of folk-rock energy and heartfelt storytelling, capturing the essence of urban life with a spirited sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Raise a Wreck — This opening track sets a lively tone with its raucous energy and catchy chorus, encapsulating the band's spirited approach to storytelling.
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What Can I Say? — Here, the band mixes poignant lyrics with an upbeat tempo, creating a compelling contrast that highlights their knack for balancing humor and sincerity.
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This City — A reflective anthem that captures urban struggles and aspirations, this track showcases the band's lyrical depth amidst a rousing instrumental backdrop.
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Bold as Brass — With its bold instrumentation and infectious rhythm, this track exemplifies Skinny Lister's ability to engage listeners through lively folk-punk arrangements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic folk-rock with storytelling but lacks strong cohesion in its sequencing.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and lively instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective tone.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocals, creating an engaging interaction between the lead singer and backing harmonies.
- The album closes with a track that features a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of resolution.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Raise a Wreck 2:53
- 2 Trouble on Oxford Street 3:11
- 3 George’s Glass 3:08
- 4 What Can I Say? 3:29
- 5 Cathy 3:44
- 6 Six Whiskies 4:27
- 7 This Is War 2:49
- 8 Ten Thousand Voices 3:08
- 9 Bonny Away 3:44
- 10 Bold as Brass 3:04
- 11 This City 3:57
- 12 The Dreich 3:53
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