Horrendous Disc
Daniel Amos · 1981
36 min · 9 tracks · Christian rock
A blend of new wave and rock, infused with spiritual yearning and clever lyrical wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Love You #19 — This track combines catchy melodies with satirical commentary on love and relationships, encapsulating the album’s playful yet poignant tone.
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Hound of Heaven — The song explores themes of divine pursuit and grace, featuring thoughtful lyrics that resonate deeply within the Christian rock genre.
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(Near-Sighted Girl With Approaching) Tidal Wave — With its infectious chorus and clever storytelling, this track illustrates the band’s adeptness at blending humor with serious themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends new wave and rock with clever lyrics, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo changes, such as 'Hound of Heaven,' which shifts from a slow build to an upbeat finale.
- Lyrically, the songs often employ clever wordplay and metaphor, particularly evident in '(Near-Sighted Girl With Approaching) Tidal Wave.'
- The final track, 'Horrendous Disc,' serves as a thematic conclusion, revisiting motifs from earlier songs while maintaining a distinct musical identity.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it sounds like itself
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Love You #19 3:33
- 2 Hound of Heaven 4:06
- 3 (Near-Sighted Girl With Approaching) Tidal Wave 3:05
- 4 Sky King (Out Across the Sky) 4:05
- 5 On the Line 5:20
- 6 I Believe in You 3:45
- 7 Man in the Moon 4:00
- 8 Never Leave You 3:08
- 9 Horrendous Disc 5:20
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