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Released 20 years ago

Here It Goes Again

OK Go · 2006

6 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock

Energetic power pop hooks collide with quirky instrumentation and playful lyrics, creating an infectious sense of optimism.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Here It Goes Again — This track encapsulates the album's spirit with its infectious chorus and clever choreography, showcasing OK Go's unique blend of catchy melodies and visual creativity.
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    The Lovecats — A cover of The Cure's classic, this rendition highlights the band's playful side while maintaining an upbeat tempo that resonates with the overall vibe of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong hooks but lacks depth and cohesion due to its brief tracklist.

What we noticed

  • The second track is a cover of The Cure's 'The Lovecats', which introduces a different tempo and style, contrasting with the upbeat energy of the first track.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified OK Go's reputation following their debut and gained wider recognition.
Themes
quirky choreography· playful optimism· alternative rock revival
Career context
Released in 2006, Here It Goes Again marked OK Go's second studio album. Following their breakthrough debut, the band utilized innovative music videos, particularly for the title track, to solidify their presence in the alternative rock scene.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Here It Goes Again 3:01
  • 2 The Lovecats 3:30

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