Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Nigel Hitter — This track features sharp lyrical commentary on modern masculinity, juxtaposed with a pulsating rhythm that amplifies its urgency and frustration.
-
→
Born in Luton — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts, this song encapsulates the band’s ability to blend vulnerability with an aggressive sound, representing their artistic growth.
-
→
Human, for a Minute — The emotional weight of this track is heightened by its slower tempo and haunting vocals, offering a reflective counterpoint to the album's more frenetic moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong writing and energetic performances but has some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature rapid tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'Snow Day,' which slows down significantly midway through.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
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
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 Alphabet 2:53
- 2 Nigel Hitter 3:24
- 3 Born in Luton 4:47
- 4 March Day 3:11
- 5 Water in the Well 3:07
- 6 Snow Day 5:22
- 7 Human, for a Minute 4:34
- 8 Great Dog 1:57
- 9 6/1 2:35
- 10 Harsh Degrees 3:09
- 11 Station Wagon 6:39
- 12 Woodblock 2:41
- 13 Alphabet (demo) 3:06
- 14 Water in the Well (demo) 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.