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Internet Killed the Rockstar

Mod Sun · 2021

52 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop

A genre-blending journey intertwining pop-punk energy with hip-hop swagger, creating an anthem for the digital age.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Karma — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious hook and introspective lyrics, addressing themes of self-awareness and growth.
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    Flames — A standout track that captures the album's energetic spirit, combining catchy melodies with lyrics about resilience and overcoming challenges.
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    Internet Killed the Rockstar — The title track serves as a commentary on modern fame and identity in the digital age, encapsulating the album's overarching themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases genre-blending but lacks depth in songwriting and cohesion across its extensive tracklist.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that blend pop-punk instrumentation with hip-hop rhythms, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response patterns, creating a dynamic interplay between Mod Sun's verses and guest features.
  • The album includes multiple versions of key songs, such as acoustic and piano renditions, which provide different emotional perspectives on the same material.
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
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 Karma 2:40
  • 2 Bones 2:49
  • 3 Flames 2:34
  • 4 Betterman 2:59
  • 5 Prayer 2:42
  • 6 TwentyNUMB 2:16
  • 7 Smith 3:30
  • 8 Rollercoaster 2:33
  • 9 Annoying 3:19
  • 10 Pornstar 2:33
  • 11 Internet Killed the Rockstar 2:39
  • 12 Amnesia 2:51
  • 13 Flames (acoustic) 2:27
  • 14 Painkiller 2:15
  • 15 Bones (piano version) 2:47
  • 16 Edge 2:58
  • 17 Karma (acoustic) 2:39
  • 18 Breakdowns 3:01
  • 19 Heavy 2:49

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