(I'm) Stranded cover

Released 50 years ago

(I'm) Stranded

The Saints · 1976

6 min · 2 tracks · punk rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

52 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album captures the raw energy of early punk while showcasing distinct Australian influences.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a fast-paced title track that sets a raw, energetic tone, followed by several tracks maintaining a similar tempo.
  • Tracks like 'Wild About You' and 'No Time' feature prominent guitar riffs and straightforward song structures typical of early punk.
  • The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing a contrast to the earlier intensity while still retaining an edgy feel.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 (I'm) Stranded 3:29
  • 2 No Time 2:47

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