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Electric Trains

Squeeze · 2022

15 min · 4 tracks · new wave

A vibrant blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of modern new wave.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Electric Trains — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of nostalgia and progress, combining upbeat melodies with reflective lyrics about change and journey.
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    Some Fantastic Place — This track stands out with its lush instrumentation and poignant storytelling, representing a high point in lyrical depth and emotional resonance within the album.
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    It’s Over — A poignant ballad that delves into themes of closure and acceptance, showcasing the band's ability to balance sorrow with melodic allure.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

49 /100
Foothills
Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and cohesive melodies but lacks significant innovation within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a bright synth line that sets a lively tone, while the subsequent tracks gradually introduce more introspective themes.
  • The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with only slight variations in energy across the four tracks.
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
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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 Electric Trains 4:05
  • 2 Some Fantastic Place 4:32
  • 3 It’s Over 3:46
  • 4 Hourglass 3:15

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