Kid Kruschev
Sleigh Bells · 2017
21 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock
A brash blend of noise pop and punk energy collides with introspective lyrics and catchy melodies throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blue Trash Mattress Fire — This opening track sets the tone with its explosive energy and vivid imagery, encapsulating themes of chaos and suburban disillusionment that permeate the album.
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Favorite Transgressions — The track merges infectious hooks with a raw vocal delivery, illustrating the tension between desire and consequence in a uniquely catchy presentation.
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Panic Drills — With its frenetic pace and urgent lyrics, this song captures a sense of anxiety and urgency that mirrors contemporary societal concerns.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances, balancing intensity with introspection.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving beats, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued tempo.
- Each song features layered vocals that alternate between melodic hooks and shouted phrases, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the EP.
- The final two tracks incorporate atmospheric elements, with 'Florida Thunderstorm' featuring a slower build-up before an explosive climax.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- concise energetic bursts throughout
- chaotic yet infectious vibe
- front-loaded urgency and excitement
- for quick listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive experiences
- seek calm, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Kid Kruschev is Sleigh Bells' fourth studio album, following the more experimental Bitter Rivals from 2013. By this time, the duo had solidified their distinctive sound while navigating a prolific yet fluctuating career path marked by critical acclaim and evolving musical influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- M83· Death from Above 1979· The Kills
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Trash Mattress Fire 4:02
- 2 Favorite Transgressions 2:27
- 3 Rainmaker 3:50
- 4 Panic Drills 3:08
- 5 Show Me the Door 3:03
- 6 Florida Thunderstorm 2:30
- 7 And Saints 2:49
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