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Land of the freak

Sledgeback · 2014

36 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A raw, energetic blend of alternative rock with punk influences, characterized by aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Kill my feelings — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core, blending catchy hooks with lyrics that confront inner turmoil and existential dread.
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    New world order — With its short duration and pointed lyrics, this track serves as a sharp critique of societal norms, effectively embodying the album’s rebellious spirit.
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    Frustration — This song stands out for its dynamic shifts between intensity and reflection, mirroring the struggles depicted in its lyrics about navigating personal challenges.

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 combines energetic punk influences with introspective lyrics, creating a solid but familiar sound within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining a consistent tempo through the first half before introducing slower, more introspective songs.
  • Several tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs paired with shouted vocals, while others shift to melodic choruses that contrast with the raw instrumentation.
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 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 # "Snitch" - 1:05
  • 2 # "Kill my feelings" - 1:35
  • 3 # "All night long" - 3:46
  • 4 # "New world order" - 1:25
  • 5 # "The hate" - 3:18
  • 6 # "Land of the freak" - 1:36
  • 7 # "Frustration" - 3:04
  • 8 # "Hooligans" - 2:50
  • 9 # "Never look down" - 1:48
  • 10 # "So long baby" - 3:30
  • 11 # "Come" - 1:55
  • 12 # "I am" - 3:39
  • 13 # "Wait for you" - 3:31
  • 14 # "Hey ballerina" - 3:53

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