Going Way Out with Heavy Trash
Heavy Trash · 2007
41 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A raucous blend of rockabilly rhythms and garage rock grit that captures the wild spirit of Americana.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pure Gold — Opening with infectious energy, this track sets the tone for the album with its catchy hooks and playful lyrics, embodying the spirit of fun throughout.
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Double Line — This track uniquely combines elements of punk rock and classic rockabilly, showcasing the band's ability to blend genres while delivering an anthemic chorus.
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Way Out — With its driving rhythm and raw vocals, this song encapsulates the album’s gritty aesthetic, making it a standout representation of Heavy Trash’s signature style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rockabilly and garage rock effectively, showcasing energetic performances and distinct vocal interplay.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with driving rhythms, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective tracks.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals between the two lead singers, creating a dynamic interplay that enhances the overall energy.
- The instrumentation prominently features twangy guitars and upright bass, which are staples of rockabilly, alongside garage rock elements like distorted guitar riffs.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 Pure Gold 3:14
- 2 Outside Chance 3:02
- 3 Double Line 3:03
- 4 Kissy Baby 3:23
- 5 That Ain't Right 3:21
- 6 I Want Oblivion 2:03
- 7 Way Out 3:07
- 8 She Baby 2:58
- 9 They Were Kings 4:23
- 10 Crazy Pritty Baby 2:46
- 11 I Want Refuge 1:15
- 12 Crying Tramp 3:28
- 13 You Can't Win 5:00
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