Fits
White Denim · 2009
36 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A frenetic blend of garage rock energy and experimental sounds, bursting with eclectic rhythms and urgent vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Radio Milk How Can You Stand It Start here — This opening track showcases the band's signature combination of frantic rhythms and catchy hooks, setting an energetic tone for the entire album.
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Sex Prayer — At just over two minutes, this track encapsulates the band's ability to deliver punchy melodies alongside provocative lyrics, exemplifying their eclectic style.
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I Start to Run — The song features a dynamic shift in tempo and mood, illustrating White Denim's knack for blending genres while maintaining a sense of urgency.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic compositions with experimental elements, though it may not fully reward repeated listens.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate abrupt shifts in dynamics, such as transitioning from quiet verses to explosive choruses.
- The use of unconventional song structures is evident, with multiple tracks featuring extended instrumental sections that diverge from traditional verse-chorus formats.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove exploration
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- engaging rhythms for active listening
- playful experimentation with sound
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lengthy epics
- prefer straightforward, linear songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified White Denim's reputation in the indie rock scene.
- Themes
- garage rock intensity· provocative lyrics· eclectic rhythms
- Career context
- Released as White Denim's second studio album, Fits followed their debut, Exposion, which established them as a unique voice in indie rock. By 2009, the band was transitioning into a more polished sound while retaining their raw energy, setting the stage for future projects that would further explore genre boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tame Impala· The Black Angels· MGMT
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Say What You Want
The verse shifts from introspective thoughts to a direct confrontation with societal expectations, breaking from personal reflection to challenge external judg…
This transition not only highlights the conflict within the narrative but also demonstrates the songwriter's command over perspective and thematic depth.
Tracklist
- 1 Radio Milk How Can You Stand It Start here 3:53
- 2 All Consolation 2:55
- 3 Say What You Want 2:51
- 4 El Hard Attack DCWYW 1:58
- 5 I Start to Run 2:52
- 6 Sex Prayer 2:04
- 7 Mirrored and Reverse 3:54
- 8 Paint Yourself 3:25
- 9 I'd Have It Just the Way We Were 2:19
- 10 Everybody Somebody 2:53
- 11 Regina Holding Hands 3:29
- 12 Syncn 4:19
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