What makes Let It Go by State Radio notable?

The album received positive reviews and showcased State Radio's commitment to social issues, which resonated well with listeners and critics alike. It features tracks that highlight themes of human rights and environmentalism, drawing significant attention from fans of politically charged music. Let It Go is State Radio's third studio album, following 2006's Us Against the Crown. Released in 2009, the album came during a period of increasing political engagement in their music, showcasing a maturation in their sound as they tackled more complex subjects.

How many songs are on Let It Go?

Let It Go has 12 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

Let It Go

State Radio · 2009

53 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A fusion of alternative rock and folk influences, blending socially conscious lyrics with melodic instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Mansin Humanity — This track opens the album with an urgent call for awareness about societal issues, setting the tone for the rest of the record.
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Calling All Crows — The song emphasizes activism and community involvement, reflecting the band's strong connection to social causes and inspiring listeners to take action.
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Let It Go — The title track encapsulates the album's message of resilience and letting go of burdens, serving as an anthem for personal freedom.
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Bohemian Grove — This track critiques secrecy and power structures, showcasing State Radio's knack for blending storytelling with critical commentary.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends folk and rock with socially conscious lyrics but lacks strong cohesion in its flow.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features more upbeat tracks, while the second half shifts to slower tempos and introspective themes.
Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, particularly in the choruses.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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 Mansin Humanity 5:07
2 Calling All Crows 3:38
3 Doctor Ron the Actor 4:02
4 Arsenic & Clover 3:06
5 Bohemian Grove 4:35
6 Knights of Bostonia 4:26
7 Let It Go 3:12
8 Evolution 3:55
9 Held Up by the Wires 4:37
10 Blood Escaping Man 3:32
11 Still & Silent 6:36
12 Indian Moon (Long View Farm Sessions) 6:16

What to play next

Listen next

State of Georgia EP

2009

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Year of the Crow

2007

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