Kids in Philly
Marah · 2000
37 min · 11 tracks · alternative country
A vibrant blend of rock-infused Americana, steeped in storytelling and an unfiltered love for urban life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Point Breeze — This track encapsulates the album's raw energy and vivid storytelling, painting a picture of everyday life in Philadelphia through infectious melodies.
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My Heart Is the Bums on the Street — With its poignant lyrics and stripped-down arrangement, this song highlights the band's ability to evoke empathy for marginalized voices in a bustling city.
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The History of Where Someone Has Been Killed — This track stands out for its darker tone and introspective lyrics, illustrating the contrasts between beauty and tragedy in urban landscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic rock with storytelling, capturing urban life while maintaining a distinct sound within alternative country.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving rock rhythm that persists through the first half, before transitioning to more reflective and slower tracks in the latter half.
- Several songs feature layered instrumentation, including prominent use of guitar riffs and brass sections that add depth to the arrangements.
- Lyrically, the album focuses on urban narratives, with storytelling elements that create vivid imagery and relatable characters.
- 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
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 Faraway You 3:30
- 2 Point Breeze 2:14
- 3 Christian St. 3:21
- 4 It's Only Money, Tyrone 3:26
- 5 My Heart Is the Bums on the Street 2:19
- 6 The Catfisherman 3:55
- 7 Round Eye Blues 4:11
- 8 From the Skyline of a Great Big Town 3:31
- 9 Barstool Boys 2:57
- 10 The History of Where Someone Has Been Killed 4:05
- 11 This Town 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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