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Get Sharp

The Limousines · 2010

41 min · 11 tracks · electronic rock

A vibrant mix of electronic beats and rock influences creates an engaging soundscape that reflects modern life’s absurdities.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Internet Killed the Video Star — This track encapsulates the album's satirical tone and innovative sound, using a playful take on the classic to comment on digital culture's impact.
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    Dancing at Her Funeral — Combining upbeat melodies with darkly humorous lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's knack for juxtaposing light sounds with heavy themes.
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    Very Busy People — The track's infectious rhythm and commentary on modern life's distractions highlight the band's ability to weave social critique into their music seamlessly.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album blends electronic and rock elements effectively but lacks depth in songwriting and cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving electronic beats, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies alongside instrumental sections, creating a dynamic interplay between voice and sound.
  • The album includes recurring motifs, such as the use of synthesized sounds that evoke a sense of modernity and critique of contemporary life.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Square Circle Triangle 0:49
  • 2 Dancing at Her Funeral 3:43
  • 3 Internet Killed the Video Star 3:53
  • 4 Very Busy People 4:06
  • 5 Flaskaboozendancingshoes 3:18
  • 6 The Future 4:29
  • 7 Triangle Circle Square 2:36
  • 8 Wildfires 5:26
  • 9 Swrdswllngwhr (Wishing Well) 5:03
  • 10 Fine Art 4:46
  • 11 Get Sharp 2:50

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