Jackleg Devotional to the Heart
Baptist Generals · 2013
44 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A raw, emotive blend of lo-fi instrumentation and introspective lyrics that captures the fragility of human experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dog that bit you — This track features a haunting melody paired with stark imagery that encapsulates themes of pain and resilience, making it a standout representation of the album's emotional core.
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Clitorpus christi — The song's provocative title belies its tender exploration of identity and vulnerability, showcasing the band's unique ability to blend humor with poignant reflection.
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My, o, my — With its expansive arrangement and contemplative lyrics, this track serves as an emotional climax for the album, illustrating the tension between hope and despair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate songwriting with a raw sound, but its cohesion is somewhat uneven across tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered, lo-fi instrumentation and a gradual build-up of intensity, setting a raw emotional tone.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, often shifting dynamics and tempos unexpectedly, which keeps the listener engaged.
- The lyrics are introspective and personal, often delivered in a spoken-word style that emphasizes vulnerability and fragility.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Machine en prolepsis 2:26
- 2 Dog that bit you 3:44
- 3 Clitorpus christi 3:27
- 4 Turnunders and overpasses 4:24
- 5 Oblivion 3:39
- 6 3 bromides 3:32
- 7 Broken glass 3:32
- 8 Snow on the fm 2:43
- 9 Floating 3:58
- 10 My, o, my 5:25
- 11 Morning of my life 3:04
- 12 Oblivion overture 4:21
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