Frail Bray
Western Addiction · 2020
27 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
A raw, frenetic energy propels this punk rock album, merging urgency with introspective lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Frail Bray — The title track stands out for its compelling juxtaposition of vulnerability and resilience, encapsulating the album's thematic essence in just over two minutes.
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They Burned Our Paintings — This track features sharp imagery and an infectious hook that critiques cultural erasure while showcasing the band's signature intensity.
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Deranged by Grief — With its poignant lyrics and haunting melody, this song delves into the complexities of loss, providing an emotional anchor amidst the album's faster-paced tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances raw energy with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong songwriting but uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from frenetic sections to more introspective moments, particularly in 'Rose’s Hammer I' and 'Rose’s Hammer II'.
- Lyrically, the album intertwines personal narratives with broader societal critiques, evident in tracks like 'They Burned Our Paintings' and 'Utter Despair'.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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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We Lived in Ultraviolet
The narrative shifts from collective memory to personal reflection marks a pivotal transition in the song's emotional landscape.
This shift deepens the listener's connection to the experiences being shared, moving from broader societal commentary to intimate vulnerability.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Leopard and the Juniper 2:00
- 2 They Burned Our Paintings 2:29
- 3 Frail Bray 2:28
- 4 Lurchers 1:51
- 5 Rose’s Hammer I 1:32
- 6 Rose’s Hammer II 3:24
- 7 Laurette 1:26
- 8 Utter Despair 2:43
- 9 Wildflowers of Italy 3:56
- 10 We Lived in Ultraviolet 2:43
- 11 Deranged by Grief 3:21
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