Ignore the Ignorant
The Cribs · 2009
47 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A raw blend of punk energy and melodic hooks, reflecting the band's evolution into more polished yet emotionally charged songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Were Aborted — This opening track sets a confrontational tone with its gritty lyrics and driving rhythm, immediately establishing the album's thematic focus on societal disillusionment.
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Cheat on Me — With its catchy chorus and introspective lyrics, this song showcases the band's ability to blend personal narrative with broader social commentary, capturing a sense of vulnerability amidst defiance.
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Ignore the Ignorant — The title track encapsulates the album's central message of rejecting apathy in the face of societal issues, featuring a memorable melody that lingers long after it ends.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but remains rooted in familiar indie rock territory.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and urgent vocals, while the fourth track introduces a more reflective tone.
- Several songs feature layered harmonies that build intensity, particularly in the choruses, creating a contrast between verses and hooks.
- The album closes with a gradual decrease in tempo, culminating in 'Stick to Yr Guns', which features a more subdued arrangement compared to earlier tracks.
- 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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7/10
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 mid-tempo flow throughout
- gritty energy for late nights
- reflective moments with friends
- catchy choruses for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat tempos
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified their reputation in the UK indie scene with critical acclaim.
- Career context
- By the time 'Ignore the Ignorant' was released in September 2009, The Cribs had established themselves within the UK indie rock scene following their previous albums. This album marked a significant moment as it was their first collaboration with producer Nick Launay and featured new guitarist Johnny Marr, elevating their sound while retaining their punk roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Libertines· Franz Ferdinand· The Futureheads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Were Aborted 3:09
- 2 Cheat on Me 3:24
- 3 We Share the Same Skies 3:15
- 4 City of Bugs 6:21
- 5 Hari Kari 3:44
- 6 Last Year’s Snow 3:35
- 7 Emasculate Me 3:35
- 8 Ignore the Ignorant 3:18
- 9 Save Your Secrets 4:29
- 10 Nothing 3:41
- 11 Victim of Mass Production 4:08
- 12 Stick to Yr Guns 5:06
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