Let It Bloom
Black Lips · 2005
40 min · 16 tracks · indie rock
A raucous blend of punk energy and lo-fi aesthetics that captures the chaotic spirit of garage rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sea of Blasphemy — This opening track sets the tone with its frenetic energy and provocative lyrics, encapsulating the album's wild spirit right from the start.
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Everybody's Doin' It — With its catchy hooks and anthemic chorus, this song exemplifies the band's playful take on societal norms while maintaining a punk edge.
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Feeling Gay — This track stands out for its unabashedly joyful vibe and cheeky lyrics, showcasing a lighter side while still rooted in punk ethos.
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Punk Slime — Closing the album with a nearly five-minute sonic exploration, this track blends noise and melody, reflecting the band’s artistic range and experimentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures raw energy and chaotic spirit typical of garage rock, with solid songwriting but uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions, often cutting off at unexpected moments, contributing to the chaotic feel.
- Vocals are often layered with reverb and distortion, creating a gritty texture that aligns with the lo-fi aesthetic of garage rock.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- short bursts of frenetic energy
- playful irreverence in every track
- party-ready anthems for gatherings
- raw sound for spontaneity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- need polished, studio-produced sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Let It Bloom is Black Lips' second studio album, released during a period when they were establishing their reputation in the garage rock revival scene. Following their self-titled debut in 2003, this album further solidified their raw sound and irreverent attitude, setting the stage for their later successes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ty Segall· King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard· The Black Angels
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sea of Blasphemy 1:35
- 2 Can't Dance 1:52
- 3 Boomerang 2:05
- 4 Hippie, Hippie, Hoorah 3:31
- 5 Not a Problem 3:01
- 6 Gung Ho 1:48
- 7 Everybody's Doin' It 2:41
- 8 Feeling Gay 3:47
- 9 Take Me Home (Back to Boone) 2:26
- 10 Gentle Violence 2:11
- 11 She's Gone 1:43
- 12 Fairy Stories 1:51
- 13 Dirty Hands 2:05
- 14 Workin' 2:11
- 15 Punk Slime 4:21
- 16 Emphassant 2:53
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