Frosting On The Beater (20th Anniversary Live)
The Posies · 2013
82 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and harmonies, with a mix of upbeat and introspective tracks that define its sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks are characterized by upbeat tempos and jangly guitar riffs, establishing a lively tone that persists through much of the album.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The album includes moments of introspection, with tracks like 'When Mute Tongues Can Speak' slowing down the pace and introducing more somber themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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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
Significant within its genre. 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 Dream All Day 3:28
- 2 Solar Sister 3:46
- 3 Flavor Of The Month 3:43
- 4 Love Letter Boxes 3:57
- 5 Definite Door 4:18
- 6 Burn & Shine 8:52
- 7 Earlier than Expected 4:27
- 8 20 Questions 4:33
- 9 When Mutes Tongues Can Speak 4:44
- 10 Lights Out 4:42
- 11 How She Lied By Living 5:16
- 12 Coming Right Along 7:12
- 13 Encore 2:01
- 14 Licenses To Hide 4:58
- 15 Somehow Everything 4:19
- 16 The Glitter Prize 4:29
- 17 You're The Beautiful One 7:34
Reference: MusicBrainz
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