Forfeit/Fortune
Crooked Fingers · 2008
38 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
Intimate melodies intertwine with haunting lyrics, reflecting on personal struggles and societal disillusionment within an indie rock framework.
Top tracks — play these first
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Phony Revolutions — This track encapsulates the album's themes of disillusionment and critique of modern society through its sharp lyrics and catchy melody.
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Let's Not Pretend (To Be New Men) — A standout for its emotional depth and reflective lyrics, this song delves into personal identity and societal expectations with poignant honesty.
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Modern Dislocation — This closing track features a blend of melancholy and resolve, effectively summing up the album's overarching themes while showcasing Bachmann's lyrical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intimate melodies with haunting lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting and thematic depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, creating a rich texture.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal narratives, with recurring themes of disillusionment and introspection.
- 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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7/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Never Comes 3:14
- 2 Luisa's Bones 3:21
- 3 Phony Revolutions 3:09
- 4 Give and Be Taken 2:41
- 5 Let's Not Pretend (To Be New Men) 5:07
- 6 Cannibals 2:58
- 7 Sinisteria 3:55
- 8 No me lo des! 2:14
- 9 Run, Lieutenant, Run 2:31
- 10 Modern Dislocation 5:02
- 11 Your Control 3:54
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