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

Fangclub delivers energetic rock with solid hooks but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its peers.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks are high-energy, guitar-driven anthems that establish a consistent tempo before the fourth track introduces a slower, more introspective vibe.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a fuller sound, particularly in the choruses.
  • The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of resolution.
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 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 Bullet Head 2:00
  • 2 Role Models 3:24
  • 3 Lightning 3:41
  • 4 Dreamcatcher 3:27
  • 5 Bad Words 4:27
  • 6 Best Fake Friends 2:15
  • 7 Common Ground 3:11
  • 8 Loner 4:01
  • 9 Better to Forget 3:52
  • 10 Animal Skin 3:28

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata