Jagged Thoughts
American Steel · 2001
43 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
Raw energy meets introspective lyrics in a punk rock landscape that balances urgency with emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shrapnel — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythm and urgent vocals, encapsulating the band's raw punk spirit.
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New Religion Every Day — The song explores themes of disillusionment with a catchy chorus that highlights American Steel's knack for blending melody with punk grit.
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Maria — This track showcases a more introspective side of the band, combining heartfelt lyrics with dynamic instrumentation to create an emotional centerpiece on the album.
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Lonely All the Time — With its reflective lyrics and engaging melody, this song stands out as a poignant exploration of isolation, marking a shift in lyrical depth for the band.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic punk with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting and performance.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and societal observations, with a focus on introspection that contrasts with the raw energy of the music.
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shrapnel 4:28
- 2 New Religion Every Day 3:24
- 3 Rainy Day 4:12
- 4 There’s a New Life 1:32
- 5 Lonely All the Time 4:42
- 6 Maria 4:52
- 7 Time Gone By 1:56
- 8 Turn It Out 2:29
- 9 Two Crooks 2:40
- 10 Wake Up Alone 2:44
- 11 I Don’t Mind 5:14
- 12 Day to Night (Like a Hint) 5:32
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