Flaws
Bombay Bicycle Club · 2010
33 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
Gentle melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a lush tapestry of indie folk and rock sounds.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rinse Me Down Start here — The opening track sets the tone with its serene melodies and reflective lyrics, establishing the album's intimate atmosphere right from the start.
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Ivy & Gold — This song blends catchy hooks with poignant lyrics about fleeting moments, encapsulating the album’s theme of introspection and nostalgia.
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Flaws — The title track distills the essence of vulnerability, revealing the struggles of self-acceptance through delicate instrumentation and heartfelt delivery.
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Many Ways — With its upbeat rhythm juxtaposed against thoughtful lyrics, this track highlights the band's ability to blend joy and melancholy seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's acoustic focus and introspective lyrics create a cohesive listening experience, though it doesn't stand out significantly in the genre.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks feature a consistent use of acoustic guitar and soft percussion, establishing a gentle, introspective mood.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that build gradually, particularly in 'Ivy & Gold' and 'Fairytale Lullaby'.
- The album closes with two tracks that shift to a more subdued tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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, consistent energy levels
- short, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative afternoon reflections
- serene background ambiance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified the band's reputation with a shift to acoustic sounds and critical acclaim.
- Career context
- Released in January 2010, Flaws is Bombay Bicycle Club's sophomore album, following their debut I Had the Blues But I Shook Them Loose. This album showcases a shift towards more acoustic instrumentation and introspective songwriting, marking a significant evolution in their sound as they moved from youthful exuberance to more contemplative themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- alt-J· Foals· Vampire Weekend
Tracklist
- 1 Rinse Me Down Start here 3:10
- 2 Many Ways 2:42
- 3 Dust on the Ground 4:03
- 4 Ivy & Gold 2:56
- 5 Leaving Blues 2:56
- 6 Fairytale Lullaby 2:20
- 7 Word by Word 2:38
- 8 Jewel 3:04
- 9 My God 2:26
- 10 Flaws 2:57
- 11 Swansea 4:14
What to play next
A Different Kind of Fix
2011
Continues the introspective themes with a more upbeat sonic palette.
I Had the Blues But I Shook Them Loose
2009
Sets the stage with a rawer sound that complements Flaws' gentle melodies.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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