Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Garbage's debut showcases a strong blend of genres with distinctive production, marking their entry into the alternative rock scene.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Supervixen', and maintains a driving tempo through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Vocals often feature layered harmonies, with Shirley Manson's lead alternating between aggressive and melodic deliveries across various tracks.
- Several songs incorporate electronic elements, such as programmed beats and synths, which are interwoven with traditional rock instrumentation.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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 #1 Crush 4:51
- 2 Girl Don’t Come 2:32
- 3 Subhuman 4:37
- 4 Sleep 2:10
Reference: MusicBrainz
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