Faso Latido
A Static Lullaby · 2005
50 min · 13 tracks · post-hardcore
A frenetic blend of post-hardcore energy and melodic hooks, juxtaposing chaotic instrumentation with introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Smooth Modulator — This track exemplifies the album’s eclectic sound, merging heavy guitar riffs with intricate melodies and showcasing the band’s technical prowess.
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Stand Up — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this song captures the spirit of defiance and empowerment that resonates throughout the album.
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Calmer Than You Are — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts between serene verses and explosive choruses, highlighting the band’s range and lyrical depth.
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God Bless You (Goddamn It) — A potent blend of aggression and melody, this song illustrates the lyrical themes of frustration and resilience that permeate the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends chaotic energy with melodic hooks, showcasing solid writing and performance within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an overture that sets a chaotic tone, leading into tracks that alternate between aggressive instrumentation and melodic choruses.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, particularly in 'Half Man, Half Shark; Equals One Complete Gentleman', which transitions from a fast-paced section to a slower, more reflective passage.
- The lyrics often juxtapose introspective themes with the frenetic energy of the music, creating a contrast that invites deeper listening.
- 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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5/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Calmer Than You Are
The bridge shifts in tone as it introduces a moment of vulnerability amidst otherwise intense instrumentation.
This contrast heightens the emotional stakes, revealing layers of complexity in both the music and the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Overture 1:10
- 2 Smooth Modulator 3:29
- 3 Stand Up 3:41
- 4 Radio Flyer’s Last Journey 4:45
- 5 Cash Cowbell 3:42
- 6 Half Man, Half Shark; Equals One Complete Gentleman 3:29
- 7 Shotgun! 4:36
- 8 Calmer Than You Are 5:03
- 9 Faso Latido 4:16
- 10 God Bless You (Goddamn It) 3:58
- 11 Marilyn Monrobot 3:47
- 12 Modern Day Fire 3:25
- 13 The Jesus Haircut 5:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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