Goodbye, Killer
Pernice Brothers · 2010
32 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A blend of wistful melodies and introspective lyrics, merging indie rock sensibilities with a touch of Americana.
Top tracks — play these first
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Goodbye, Killer — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of loss and nostalgia through its haunting melody and reflective lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to blend melancholy with beauty.
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We Love the Stage — This track stands out with its upbeat tempo and clever lyrics about the complexities of performance life, offering a contrast to the more somber themes present throughout the album.
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The Great Depression — Here, the band employs vivid imagery to comment on societal issues while maintaining an engaging musicality that captures listeners’ attention amidst deeper reflections.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and arrangements, with varied pacing that enhances its reflective themes.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a steady mid-tempo, while the second half introduces more varied pacing and dynamics.
- Several songs incorporate layered instrumentation, creating a rich soundscape that complements the introspective lyrics.
- The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of reflection.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
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The Loving Kind
The protagonist confronts a painful past relationship directly amid a backdrop of gentle instrumentation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bechamel 2:24
- 2 Jacqueline Susann 2:18
- 3 We Love the Stage 3:24
- 4 The Loving Kind 3:27
- 5 Something for You 4:00
- 6 Goodbye, Killer 3:58
- 7 The Great Depression 2:57
- 8 Newport News 3:34
- 9 F***ing and Flowers 2:40
- 10 The End of Faith 3:23
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