It's Frightening
White Rabbits · 2009
34 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A dynamic blend of driving rhythms and eclectic melodies, creating an atmosphere both haunting and celebratory.
Top tracks — play these first
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Percussion Gun — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious beat and layered instrumentation, showcasing the band's unique sound right from the start.
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They Done Wrong / We Done Wrong — The song features a compelling narrative structure that shifts perspectives, offering listeners a deeper emotional insight into the themes of regret and accountability.
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Midnight and I — With its introspective lyrics and atmospheric arrangement, this track highlights the band's ability to balance lyrical depth with melodic accessibility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong arrangements but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving rhythm in 'Percussion Gun' that sets an energetic tone, which is maintained through the first half of the record.
- Tracks like 'They Done Wrong / We Done Wrong' feature layered instrumentation, creating a dense soundscape that contrasts with the more stripped-down moments in 'Midnight and I'.
- The final track, 'Leave It at the Door', concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tension.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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They Done Wrong / We Done Wrong
The shift in narrative voice within the verses creates a dialogue between conflicting perspectives on blame and responsibility.
This structural choice enhances the complexity of the song's themes, allowing listeners to engage with multiple viewpoints rather than a singular narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Percussion Gun 3:08
- 2 Rudie Fails 3:24
- 3 They Done Wrong / We Done Wrong 4:30
- 4 Lionesse 3:10
- 5 Company I Keep 4:10
- 6 The Salesman (Tramp Life) 2:50
- 7 Midnight and I 3:34
- 8 Right Where They Left 3:30
- 9 The Lady Vanishes 3:29
- 10 Leave It at the Door 3:00
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