What does Fantastic Plastic sound like?

Fantastic Plastic is a rock music album by Flamin' Groovies, released in 2017. Good for short bursts of youthful energy and playful anthems for road trips.

Who is Fantastic Plastic for?

Fantastic Plastic works well if you're into short bursts of youthful energy, playful anthems for road trips and catchy tracks for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Fantastic Plastic?

Fantastic Plastic has 12 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Fantastic Plastic

Flamin' Groovies · 2017

39 min · 12 tracks · rock music

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid rock songwriting and performance but lacks a strong cohesive arc.

What we noticed

The album opens with a punchy, mid-tempo track that sets a consistent rock vibe, maintaining energy through the first half.
Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos that are integrated into the song structure rather than being standalone sections.
The last three tracks slow down the tempo, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier energy.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.