Released 10 years ago
Feelin Kinda Free
The Drones · 2016
40 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock
A raw blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics, channeling urgency through a chaotic yet melodic soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Private Execution — Opening with a haunting narrative about state violence, this track sets a powerful tone for the album's themes of social critique and existential dread.
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Then They Came for Me — This song juxtaposes personal turmoil with broader societal issues, showcasing the band's ability to marry personal storytelling with political commentary.
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Shut Down SETI — With its driving rhythm and urgent lyrics, this track encapsulates the album's rebellious spirit, addressing humanity’s search for meaning in a chaotic world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines raw energy with thoughtful lyrics, showcasing strong songwriting and distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving rhythm and aggressive guitar work, establishing a high-energy tone that persists through the first half.
- Tracks often shift dynamics abruptly, such as moving from chaotic instrumentation to quieter, introspective moments within the same song.
- Several songs feature repeated lyrical refrains that build intensity, creating a sense of urgency and emotional weight.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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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Then They Came for Me
The verses reveal a shift from individual experience to collective fear, mirroring historical oppression while invoking a sense of urgency.
The transition from personal to communal narrative deepens the impact of the themes, emphasizing interconnectedness in crisis.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Private Execution 7:11
- 2 Taman Shud 3:27
- 3 Then They Came for Me 4:18
- 4 To Think That I Once Loved You 6:14
- 5 Tailwind 5:32
- 6 Boredom 3:23
- 7 Sometimes 3:56
- 8 Shut Down SETI 6:01
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