Get Tragic
Blood Red Shoes · 2019
37 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A raw fusion of gritty guitar riffs and introspective lyrics that captures the tumult of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Eye to Eye — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and sharp lyrical commentary on human connection amidst chaos.
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Anxiety — The title track encapsulates the album’s central theme, employing a driving rhythm to convey the urgency and weight of mental health struggles.
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Find My Own Remorse — With its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics, this track represents a pivotal moment of vulnerability, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends raw rock with electronic elements, exploring deep themes but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features driving guitar riffs and a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and slower tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate electronic elements, such as synths and programmed beats, which contrast with the raw guitar sound.
- The lyrics frequently address themes of anxiety and personal struggle, often delivered with an urgent vocal style that enhances their emotional weight.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional exploration
- introspective moments for reflection
- driving rhythms for focused energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party anthems
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Get Tragic marks Blood Red Shoes' fifth studio album, following their 2019 release, which showcased a shift towards more electronic elements. At this point in their career, the duo was exploring deeper emotional themes and pushing the boundaries of their sound, stepping away from the straightforward indie rock they had been known for.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death from Above 1979· The Kills· Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eye to Eye 3:40
- 2 Mexican Dress 3:59
- 3 Bangsar 2:32
- 4 Nearer 3:54
- 5 Beverly 4:38
- 6 Find My Own Remorse 4:07
- 7 Howl 2:54
- 8 (Interlude) 0:48
- 9 Anxiety 3:05
- 10 Vertigo 3:07
- 11 Elijah 4:52
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