Every Bad
Porridge Radio · 2020
41 min · 11 tracks
A raw blend of jangly guitars and confessional lyrics creates a vivid landscape of vulnerability and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sweet — This track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and self-reflection through its infectious melody and poignant lyricism, making it an anthem for personal struggle.
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Don't Ask Me Twice — The song’s driving rhythm and candid examination of social anxiety serve as a standout moment, effectively blending urgency with vulnerability.
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Homecoming Song — With its intimate lyrics and stripped-back arrangement, this track offers a poignant conclusion to the album, emphasizing themes of belonging and introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends raw instrumentation with personal lyrics, creating an engaging yet uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent use of jangly guitars and driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more introspective arrangements.
- Vocals often alternate between spoken word and melodic singing, creating a dynamic contrast within tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, which heighten emotional intensity and keep the listener engaged.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw confessions of personal struggles
- brief bursts of emotional release
- cathartic moments of self-reflection
- intimate storytelling in short tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, produced sounds
- want long, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2020, Porridge Radio released Every Bad as their sophomore album, following their debut, Rice, Pasta and Other Fillers from 2018. This album marked a significant shift in their sound, showcasing a more polished production and deeper emotional exploration after gaining attention in the independent music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Idles· Wolf Alice· Snail Mail
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Long
The chorus shifts dramatically in tone, shifting from uncertainty to a declaration of hopefulness as it embraces change.
This tonal shift not only reflects personal growth but also serves as a pivotal moment that underscores the album’s overarching narrative of navigating life's complexities.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Born Confused 3:02
- 2 Sweet 3:42
- 3 Don’t Ask Me Twice 3:21
- 4 Long 4:50
- 5 Nephews 4:21
- 6 Pop Song 5:02
- 7 Give/Take 3:53
- 8 Lilac 5:27
- 9 Circling 3:20
- 10 (Something) 1:58
- 11 Homecoming Song 2:43
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