Jar
Superheaven · 2013
41 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Raw guitar riffs intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape that encapsulates the essence of early 90s grunge.
Top tracks — play these first
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Life in a Jar — This track stands out for its compelling blend of catchy melodies and poignant lyrics that reflect a struggle between hope and despair, embodying the album's emotional core.
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Last October — With its haunting instrumentation and reflective lyrics, this song captures the melancholic essence of nostalgia and loss, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
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No One’s Deserving — The raw energy and driving rhythm create an intense listening experience, while the lyrics convey themes of alienation and self-reflection, making it a highlight on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively channels early 90s grunge with raw instrumentation and introspective lyrics, appealing to fans of the genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and tempo shifts.
- Guitar riffs often feature heavy distortion, creating a raw sound that complements the introspective lyrics throughout the tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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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Sponge
The chorus features a powerful shift in tone that contrasts vulnerability with defiance against external pressures.
This dynamic shift underscores the internal conflict present throughout the album, enhancing the listener's connection to its themes of struggle.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sponge 4:24
- 2 Life in a Jar 3:42
- 3 Outside of Me 2:31
- 4 Sheltered 2:41
- 5 Crawl 2:33
- 6 Last October 3:52
- 7 Youngest Daughter 4:09
- 8 Knew 1:18
- 9 No One’s Deserving 3:03
- 10 Hole in the Ground 4:31
- 11 In on It 3:23
- 12 Around the Railing 5:09
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