Giant Orange
Cheap Girls · 2012
34 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
An energetic blend of punk rock melodies and earnest lyrics, capturing the essence of youthful disillusionment.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gone All Summer — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and reflective lyrics about loss and longing.
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Ruby — With a catchy chorus and vibrant instrumentation, Ruby encapsulates the band's knack for blending punk energy with melodic sensibility.
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Communication Blues — This track stands out for its raw honesty and tight songwriting, addressing themes of miscommunication and relational struggles.
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Cored to Empty — A standout moment on the album, this song combines emotional vulnerability with driving rhythms, showcasing the band's dynamic range.
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Right Way — Closing with an anthemic feel, this track brings together the album's themes of uncertainty and resilience through its powerful delivery.
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 relatable lyrics but follows familiar punk structures.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies that create a rich sound texture, particularly in 'Ruby' and 'Cored to Empty'.
- The lyrics often employ conversational phrasing, with a focus on personal experiences and relatable themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gone All Summer 4:02
- 2 Ruby 3:39
- 3 Communication Blues 3:19
- 4 Cored to Empty 2:49
- 5 Manhattan on Mute 3:35
- 6 Mercy-Go-'Round 3:14
- 7 If You Can't Swim 2:03
- 8 On/Off Switches 3:00
- 9 Pacer 4:53
- 10 Right Way 3:46
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