What makes Drunk Like Bible Times by Dear and the Headlights notable?

The album received positive reviews from critics and helped the band gain traction within the indie music community. It showcased their ability to craft relatable narratives against a backdrop of catchy melodies, influencing subsequent artists within the alternative rock genre. Drunk Like Bible Times is Dear and the Headlights' second album, following their 2006 debut. Released in 2008, it marked a critical point where the band honed their sound, gaining attention for their storytelling and emotional depth, while also solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene.

How many songs are on Drunk Like Bible Times?

Drunk Like Bible Times has 12 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Drunk Like Bible Times

Dear and the Headlights · 2008

45 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks wrapped in an alternative rock sound that balances melancholy with moments of hope.

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Bad News — This track captures the essence of the album with its incisive lyrics about disillusionment and catchy chorus that reflects the band's signature sound.
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I'm Not Crying. You're Not Crying, Are You? — Opening with vivid imagery, this song sets the tone for the album by blending humor with vulnerability, showcasing the band's lyrical prowess.
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Try — In this emotionally charged ballad, the gradual build-up of instrumentation complements heartfelt lyrics about perseverance and resilience.

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 features strong lyrical storytelling and melodic hooks, but its cohesion is somewhat uneven.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo, while the second half introduces more varied pacing and dynamics.
Several songs utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal storytelling, with recurring themes of introspection and emotional struggle.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 3/10

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 I'm Not Crying. You're Not Crying, Are You? 2:56
2 Bad News 3:08
3 Carl Solomon Blues 3:20
4 Willetta 5:26
5 Talk About 3:44
6 Saintly Rows (Oh Oh) 3:38
7 Flowers for My Brain 4:10
8 Now It's Over 3:11
9 Parallel Lines 3:15
10 If Not for My Glasses 2:50
11 Try 4:43
12 I Know 5:08

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