Released 24 years ago this October
If This Is Hell, Then I'm Lucky
Deadboy & the Elephantmen · 2002
56 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
Darkly atmospheric punk rock intertwined with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of existential unease.
Top tracks — play these first
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Strange Television — This track opens the album with a blend of sharp lyrics and an eerie atmosphere, encapsulating the band's unique fusion of punk and dark themes.
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High Monster — With its driving rhythm and raw energy, this song exemplifies the band's ability to combine catchy hooks with a gritty edge.
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Heart Of Green — This track stands out for its emotional depth, showcasing a quieter moment that contrasts with the more aggressive songs while maintaining thematic continuity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends atmospheric punk with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid writing and production but lacks strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving rhythm in 'Strange Television', establishing a mid-tempo pace that persists through the first half.
- Tracks often feature layered guitar textures and atmospheric effects, creating a haunting backdrop for introspective lyrics.
- Several songs, like 'Graves Beyond Windows', incorporate shifts in dynamics, alternating between quiet verses and explosive choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Strange Television 6:10
- 2 Waking Up Insane 4:57
- 3 Song With No Name 4:00
- 4 Graves Beyond Windows 3:47
- 5 Otherworldly Dreamer 7:47
- 6 Like The Dead Would Laugh 5:03
- 7 High Monster 4:37
- 8 Heart Of Green 8:13
- 9 Barefoot In The Dark 4:16
- 10 Theme 7:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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