Gulp!
Sports Team · 2022
33 min · 10 tracks
A playful blend of indie rock and sharp wit, capturing youthful exuberance through catchy hooks and vibrant instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Game — This opener sets the tone with its infectious energy and clever lyrics that critique competitive culture, making it a standout introduction to the album.
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Cool It Kid — This track exemplifies the band's knack for catchy choruses paired with sardonic lyrics that reflect on youth and societal pressures.
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Getting Better — The reflective nature of this song contrasts with the upbeat instrumentation, showcasing the band's ability to blend introspection with lively melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Gulp! combines energetic indie rock with witty lyrics, making it engaging but not.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners.
- The lyrics often employ humor and irony, addressing contemporary themes in a lighthearted manner.
- 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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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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy bursts of fun
- short tracks for quick listens
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- upbeat vibes for social gatherings
- playful irreverence throughout the album
Maybe skip if you
- slow, reflective listening preferences
- long immersive experiences sought
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Gulp! is Sports Team's sophomore album, released on September 23, 2022, following their debut record, Deep Down Happy, which gained them significant recognition in the UK music scene. Building on their previous success, this album showcased their growth as a band while maintaining their signature energetic sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wolf Alice· Shame· Idles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Game 2:51
- 2 Dig! 2:41
- 3 The Drop 2:58
- 4 Cool It Kid 3:30
- 5 Unstuck 3:45
- 6 R Entertainment 3:09
- 7 Kool Aid 3:04
- 8 Getting Better 4:13
- 9 Fingers (Taken Off) 2:55
- 10 Light Industry 4:36
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