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End of Fashion

End of Fashion · 2005

41 min · 11 tracks · pop rock

A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and infectious hooks, capturing the essence of early 2000s Australian pop rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    O Yeah — This track stands out with its catchy chorus and energetic rhythm, embodying the album's youthful exuberance while gaining radio traction, making it a staple of their live shows.
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    She’s Love — The opening track showcases strong melodic elements and lyrical storytelling that reflect the band's influences and establish their identity right from the start.
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    Lock Up Your Daughters — With its playful lyrics and punchy instrumentation, this song captures the band's knack for blending humor with catchy pop rock aesthetics, making it memorable and fun.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of its era, but lacks standout depth or innovation.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create a contrast.
  • Several tracks feature prominent jangly guitar riffs that are layered with harmonized vocals, typical of early 2000s pop rock.
  • The lyrics often reflect themes of love and relationships, delivered with a conversational tone that enhances their relatability.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Anymore

    The transition in the chorus where the tone shifts from longing to acceptance marks a pivotal emotional point in the song.

    This shift highlights a maturation in perspective, contrasting earlier sentiments expressed in the verses and providing a deeper narrative arc.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 She’s Love 3:45
  • 2 O Yeah 2:59
  • 3 The Game 2:45
  • 4 Anymore 4:01
  • 5 Too Careful 3:13
  • 6 Love Comes In 3:34
  • 7 In Denial 5:03
  • 8 Oh Strain 3:08
  • 9 Lock Up Your Daughters 3:34
  • 10 Rough Diamonds 4:15
  • 11 Seize the Day 5:26

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