Formaldehyde
Terrorvision · 1993
45 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A vibrant mix of punk energy and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of early '90s British rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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American TV — This track encapsulates the band's satirical take on pop culture, blending infectious melodies with sharp lyrics about media consumption.
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Problem Solved — Opening the album with a punchy riff, this song sets the tone for the record and showcases Terrorvision's signature blend of humor and rock energy.
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Killing Time — With its driving rhythm and relatable themes of procrastination, this track highlights the band's ability to fuse catchy choruses with introspective lyrics.
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Don't Shoot My Dog — This song features a darker narrative combined with an upbeat tempo, illustrating the band's versatility while addressing themes of loyalty and protection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic rock with catchy hooks but lacks strong cohesion across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and driving guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the sense of engagement and interaction.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Problem Solved 3:41
- 2 Ships That Sink 3:27
- 3 American TV 4:32
- 4 New Policy One 3:29
- 5 Jason 4:02
- 6 Killing Time 3:22
- 7 Urban Space Crime 3:44
- 8 Hole for a Soul 4:01
- 9 Don't Shoot My Dog 5:27
- 10 Desolation Town 2:56
- 11 My House 3:06
- 12 Human Being 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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