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Kitten

Kitten · 2014

53 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

An eclectic blend of synth-pop and garage rock that pulses with youthful energy and introspective lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Sex Drive — This track encapsulates the album's playful yet seductive tone, featuring catchy choruses and an infectious beat that exemplifies Kitten's unique style.
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    I'll Be Your Girl — With its lush instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics, this song stands out as a prime example of the emotional depth present throughout the album.
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    Devotion — The atmospheric production combined with evocative lyrics creates a hauntingly beautiful moment on the album, showcasing the band’s ability to balance vulnerability with energetic soundscapes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic compositions with varied tempos and textures but lacks deep cohesion across its runtime.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a punchy synth line that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half of the tracklist.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
  • The tempo fluctuates significantly between tracks, with some songs adopting a slower, more introspective pace while others are upbeat and danceable.
  • The last three tracks incorporate more atmospheric elements, leading to a gradual tapering off of energy as the album concludes.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 Like a Stranger 5:09
  • 2 Sensible 3:03
  • 3 Sex Drive 3:07
  • 4 I'll Be Your Girl 4:46
  • 5 Cathedral 5:24
  • 6 G# 4:43
  • 7 Why I Wait 5:07
  • 8 Devotion 4:40
  • 9 Doubt 4:49
  • 10 Cut It Out 3:28
  • 11 Kill the Light 5:22
  • 12 Apples and Cigarettes 3:18

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