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Four Great Points

June of 44 · 1998

43 min · 8 tracks · punk rock

A complex interplay of post-rock textures and punk urgency creates a dynamic soundscape that challenges conventional song structures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Of Information & Belief — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive sound and intricate time signatures, showcasing the band's signature blend of tension and melody.
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    The Dexterity of Luck — With its driving rhythm and contemplative lyrics, this track encapsulates the thematic essence of uncertainty and chance that permeates the album.
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    Lifted Bells — This song highlights the band's ability to create atmospheric soundscapes while maintaining a sense of urgency, making it a standout example of their artistic vision.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's complex structures and layered textures create a distinctive sound that stands out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features extended song lengths, with several tracks exceeding five minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and dynamic shifts.
  • The instrumentation often layers guitar effects and ambient sounds over driving bass lines, creating a dense sonic texture that evolves within each track.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Of Information & Belief 6:57
  • 2 The Dexterity of Luck 6:11
  • 3 Cut Your Face 3:51
  • 4 Doomsday 4:21
  • 5 Does Your Heart Beat Slower 4:24
  • 6 Lifted Bells 6:27
  • 7 Shadow Pugilist 4:00
  • 8 Air #17 6:47

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