Invitation
Filthy Friends · 2017
38 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Raw guitar riffs and melodic hooks intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant and energetic alternative rock sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Despierta — This opening track sets the tone with its urgent energy and engaging lyrics that reflect on awakening both personally and socially.
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Come Back Shelley — A standout for its poignant storytelling, this track delves into themes of loss and longing, making it emotionally resonant within the album's framework.
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No Forgotten Son — With its anthemic chorus and political undertones, this song encapsulates the band's raw energy while addressing timely social issues.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic performances with solid songwriting but lacks standout tracks that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an engaging dynamic between the singers.
- The instrumentation frequently shifts between distorted guitar riffs and melodic hooks, providing a contrast that drives the energy of the songs.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Despierta 4:19
- 2 Windmill 3:56
- 3 Faded Afternoon 3:19
- 4 Any Kind of Crowd 3:15
- 5 Second Life 2:38
- 6 The Arrival 2:20
- 7 Come Back Shelley 3:59
- 8 No Forgotten Son 3:13
- 9 Brother 3:43
- 10 You and Your King 3:10
- 11 Makers 2:22
- 12 Invitation 2:34
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