Engine Takes to the Water
June of 44 · 1995
41 min · 8 tracks · punk rock
Intricate guitar patterns intertwine with dynamic rhythms, creating a tapestry of post-rock and punk influences that feels both expansive and intimate.
Top tracks — play these first
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Have a Safe Trip, Dear — This opening track sets the tone with its lengthy instrumental build-up, showcasing the band's signature blend of tension and release that defines the album.
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Mooch — With its intricate guitar work and shifting time signatures, 'Mooch' encapsulates the band's experimental approach while maintaining an accessible melodic structure.
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Take It With a Grain of Salt — This track features a compelling interplay between spoken word and melodic vocals, illustrating the band's innovative lyrical approach amidst complex instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex compositions and strong production, solidifying June of 44's place in post-rock.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate guitar interplay, with multiple layers that create a dense soundscape throughout its tracks.
- Rhythmic shifts are frequent, with songs often transitioning between driving punk tempos and more subdued, atmospheric sections.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of extended instrumental passages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Have a Safe Trip, Dear 8:25
- 2 June Miller 3:27
- 3 Pale Horse Sailor 3:35
- 4 Mindel 3:25
- 5 I Get My Kicks for You 6:55
- 6 Mooch 6:03
- 7 Take It With a Grain of Salt 5:16
- 8 Sink Is Busted 4:02
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