What makes Favorite Fix by Artist vs. Poet notable?

The album received positive reviews from various music critics and helped solidify Artist vs. Poet's place in the burgeoning power pop scene of the late 2000s and early 2010s. It peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, demonstrating its commercial impact despite being an independent release. Favorite Fix was the debut studio album by Artist vs. Poet, released in January 2010, following their initial EP, which gained traction in the pop-punk scene. At this point in their career, they were establishing their identity within the power pop genre and seeking to broaden their audience after early successes on MySpace.

How many songs are on Favorite Fix?

Favorite Fix has 12 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Favorite Fix

Artist vs. Poet · 2010

42 min · 12 tracks · power pop

Bright, catchy melodies intertwined with energetic rhythms create a vibrant power pop experience that resonates with youthful exuberance.

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Car Crash — The opening track sets a high-energy tone with its driving beat and relatable themes of heartbreak, making it an anthem for youthful listeners navigating love.
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Favorite Fix — This title track encapsulates the band's signature sound with infectious hooks and lyrical cleverness, embodying the essence of modern power pop.
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Miserably Loving You — With its emotive lyrics and sing-along chorus, this song highlights the band's ability to blend vulnerability with catchy melodies, marking it as a standout moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album features catchy melodies and energetic rhythms typical of its genre but lacks standout depth.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, with tracks averaging around 120 BPM.
Several tracks employ layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the pop sensibility.

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

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Car Crash 3:15
2 Adorable 3:32
3 Favorite Fix 2:52
4 Unconscious Reality 3:54
5 Damn Rough Night 3:18
6 We're All the Same 3:38
7 So Much I Never Said 3:30
8 Miserably Loving You 3:50
9 Broke but Not Broken 3:59
10 He's Just Not Me 3:15
11 Alive 4:01
12 Giving Yourself Away 3:11

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