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Get Disowned

Hop Along · 2012

40 min · 10 tracks · folk rock

An evocative blend of raw vocals and intricate melodies that balances folk rock with an undercurrent of anxiety and introspection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Some Grace — This opening track introduces listeners to Quinlan's compelling vocal delivery and sets the tone for the album's exploration of personal struggles.
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    Diamond Mine — With its haunting lyrics and dynamic shifts in intensity, this song encapsulates the album's themes of longing and self-reflection.
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    Tibetan Pop Stars — This track showcases the band's knack for blending poignant storytelling with catchy melodies, highlighting their unique approach to folk rock.
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    Get Disowned — The title track serves as a powerful conclusion, merging raw emotion with a sense of defiance that resonates throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and distinctive vocals, contributing to its place in the indie scene.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong vocal performance that sets an emotional tone, followed by a shift to more intricate instrumentation in the second track.
  • Several tracks feature dynamic shifts, moving from quiet, introspective verses to louder, more chaotic choruses.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Laments

    A pivotal moment occurs when the perspective shifts from external observations to intimate reflections on personal loss and regret.

    This shift deepens the emotional impact, drawing listeners into a more vulnerable space that contrasts with earlier sections.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Some Grace 3:08
  • 2 Tibetan Pop Stars 4:21
  • 3 Diamond Mine 5:32
  • 4 No Good Al Joad 3:28
  • 5 Kids on the Boardwalk 2:50
  • 6 Laments 6:43
  • 7 Trouble Found Me 3:47
  • 8 Sally II 2:33
  • 9 Young and Happy! 4:54
  • 10 Get Disowned 2:52

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