Flower Plower
Poster Children · 1991
42 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
A frenetic blend of punk energy and pop sensibility packed into concise, catchy tracks that challenge the status quo.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dangerous Life — The opening track sets the tone with its urgent pace and biting lyrics, capturing the essence of the album's critique of societal norms.
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Modern Art — This track cleverly juxtaposes upbeat melodies with introspective lyrics, exploring themes of creativity and commercialism in art.
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Hollywood — At just over a minute long, this song delivers a sharp satire of the entertainment industry, exemplifying the band's knack for concise commentary.
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Jeremy Straight — With its infectious chorus and social commentary, this track embodies the band's ability to fuse catchy hooks with deeper messages about conformity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines punk energy with pop sensibility, showcasing solid songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The album features short tracks averaging around two to three minutes, maintaining a brisk pace throughout.
- Several songs employ abrupt tempo changes, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- The use of layered guitar riffs and harmonized vocals is consistent across the majority of tracks, contributing to a cohesive sound.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Byron’s Song
The narrative shifts from personal reflection to broader social criticism towards the end of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dangerous Life 2:06
- 2 Wanna 2:41
- 3 Byron’s Song 3:53
- 4 Eye 2:55
- 5 Hollywood 1:40
- 6 Modern Art 2:34
- 7 Evidence 3:12
- 8 She Walks 3:33
- 9 10,000 Pieces 3:02
- 10 Question 3:16
- 11 Non-Reggae Song 1:49
- 12 Detective Tracy 3:29
- 13 Bump Bump 2:14
- 14 Jeremy Straight 2:20
- 15 Rain on Me 3:36
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