Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Headlines showcases strong grooves and polished production typical of mid-80s funk but lacks significant innovation.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the sixth track introduces a faster pace with a prominent bass line.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the chorus sections.
- 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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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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Headlines (Vocal) 4:19
- 2 Headlines (Vocal/Extended Mix) 7:49
- 3 Headlines (Instrumental Dub Mix) 11:27
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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