Flashy
Electric Six · 2008
44 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A playful collision of tongue-in-cheek lyrics and eclectic rock styles, blending punk, disco, and new wave influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gay Bar Part Two — This track serves as a cheeky homage to their breakout hit while doubling down on Electric Six's trademark mix of humor and danceable beats, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Watching Evil Empires Fall Apart — With its socio-political commentary wrapped in infectious rhythms, this track encapsulates the band's ability to fuse sharp wit with compelling melodies.
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Graphic Designer — A satirical take on modern creativity, this track showcases clever lyricism that critiques artistic pretensions while maintaining an upbeat tempo that is quintessentially Electric Six.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends eclectic styles with humorous lyrics, creating a distinct yet accessible sound.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo shifts, such as 'Your Heat Is Rising,' which transitions from a slow groove to an upbeat chorus.
- The final track, 'Making Progress,' concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of whimsy.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- energetic and playful vibes
- catchy hooks for engagement
- steady mid-tempo flow
- short bursts of fun
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Flashy' was released in January 2008, Electric Six had already established themselves with cult hits like 'Danger! High Voltage' from their 2003 debut. This album served as a follow-up to their earlier work, showcasing a continued evolution in their irreverent sound and theatrical presentation amidst a shifting music industry landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Darkness· Weezer· OK Go
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gay Bar Part Two 2:42
- 2 Formula 409 3:43
- 3 We Were Witchy Witchy White Women 3:55
- 4 Dirty Ball 3:40
- 5 Lovers Beware 3:19
- 6 Your Heat Is Rising 3:32
- 7 Face Cuts 3:15
- 8 Heavy Woman 3:14
- 9 Flashy Man 2:04
- 10 Watching Evil Empires Fall Apart 3:58
- 11 Graphic Designer 4:36
- 12 Transatlantic Flight 4:02
- 13 Making Progress 2:59
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