Identikit
Burning Airlines · 2001
45 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
A brisk collection of angular melodies and intricate rhythms, blending post-punk energy with melodic hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Lexicon — This track features sharp guitar riffs and intricate lyrics that encapsulate the band's experimental approach, showcasing their ability to merge complexity with catchiness.
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Everything Here Is New — With its driving beat and reflective lyrics, this song stands out as an anthem for change and reinvention, embodying the album's thematic core.
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The Deluxe War Baby — This track's fusion of rhythmic urgency and lyrical depth makes it a compelling representation of the band's distinctive style and lyrical ambition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate melodies and rhythms, balancing energetic tracks with more reflective moments.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a brisk tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more contemplative pieces.
- Melodic hooks are interspersed with angular guitar riffs, often alternating between dissonance and harmony.
- 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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7/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with subtle shifts
- short tracks for quick bursts
- playful experimentation with melodies
- engaging listen for creative minds
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive albums
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Identikit' was released in 2001, Burning Airlines was emerging from the shadows of their previous project, Jawbox. This album marked their second full-length release, following the debut 'Mission: Control!' in 1999, illustrating a maturation in their sound while still retaining their energetic, punk-infused roots.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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A Song With No Words
The bridge shifts from abstract imagery to a direct address, creating a moment of emotional clarity amidst the song's otherwise enigmatic tone.
This structural choice reveals deeper vulnerability at a critical juncture in the song, contrasting with the rest of the piece's more opaque language.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Outside the Aviary 1:49
- 2 Morricone Dancehall 2:51
- 3 A Lexicon 3:28
- 4 A Song With No Words 3:56
- 5 All Sincerity 2:39
- 6 The Surgeon’s House 3:58
- 7 The Deluxe War Baby 3:31
- 8 Everything Here Is New 3:17
- 9 Paper Crowns 2:46
- 10 Blind Trial 2:25
- 11 Identikit 3:17
- 12 Election Night Special 2:05
- 13 Tastykake 4:14
- 14 Earthbound 2:09
- 15 Dear Hilary 2:31
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