Everything Goes Wrong
Vivian Girls · 2009
36 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A lo-fi haze envelops melodic hooks, blending raw energy with introspective lyrics in a vibrant punk-pop landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Have No Fun — This track encapsulates the album's blend of upbeat instrumentation and disillusioned lyrics, reflecting a sharp contrast that defines Vivian Girls' unique style.
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Can't Get Over You — A standout moment on the album, this song combines infectious melodies with a sense of longing, showcasing the group's ability to merge pop sensibilities with emotional depth.
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The End — With its haunting vocals and reflective lyrics, this track serves as an introspective centerpiece that highlights the band's lyrical maturity and sonic exploration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy melodies with lo-fi production, but its pacing and structure create some unevenness.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, creating a dense sound that contrasts with the lo-fi production.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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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 Walking Alone at Night 1:41
- 2 I Have No Fun 1:27
- 3 Can't Get Over You 3:36
- 4 Desert 2:42
- 5 Tension 2:30
- 6 Survival 2:30
- 7 The End 3:15
- 8 When I'm Gone 3:29
- 9 Out for the Sun 4:13
- 10 I'm Not Asleep 2:01
- 11 Double Vision 4:20
- 12 You're My Guy 1:54
- 13 Before I Start to Cry 2:23
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