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Got Your Back

Pour Habit · 2011

36 min · 13 tracks · punk rock

High-energy punk rock anthems fueled by raw emotion and a sense of urgency, blending melodic hooks with gritty instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dead Soldier's Bay — Opening with a driving rhythm and urgent vocals, this track encapsulates the album’s raw energy while addressing themes of loss and remembrance.
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    Teens Turned to Fiends — This track showcases the band's knack for catchy hooks paired with lyrical commentary on youth disillusionment, making it resonate deeply with listeners.
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    For All Who Have Given and Lost — A poignant anthem that reflects on sacrifice and memory, its emotional weight stands out amidst the high-octane energy of the album.
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    Gutterblock Boy — This short but impactful track delivers a punchy critique of societal expectations, highlighting the band's ability to convey powerful messages concisely.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic punk rock with engaging hooks but lacks standout depth or innovation.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a fast tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
  • Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the anthemic quality and encouraging listener participation.
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
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Dead Soldier's Bay 3:00
  • 2 Heads of State 3:34
  • 3 Greenery 3:27
  • 4 Matter of Opinion 2:38
  • 5 East 69th 1:36
  • 6 Head in the Clouds (Danny's Song) 3:21
  • 7 Party 3:09
  • 8 Teens Turned to Fiends 2:32
  • 9 Tomahawk 2:45
  • 10 For All Who Have Given and Lost 2:29
  • 11 Gutterblock Boy 1:20
  • 12 The Expert 3:29
  • 13 Conscience Mind of Revelation 3:11

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