Released 20 years ago this October
Lie Lover Lie
The Blood Arm · 2006
36 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Energetic alternative rock infused with playful lyricism and catchy melodies that challenge societal norms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Accidental Soul — This track encapsulates the album’s playful yet introspective nature, featuring clever wordplay that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences.
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Mass Murder — With its provocative title and energetic instrumentation, this song showcases the band's ability to blend dark humor with infectious hooks.
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P.S. I Love You but Don't Miss You — This standout track combines catchy melodies with a bittersweet narrative, highlighting the album's exploration of love and loss.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic songwriting with witty lyrics, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with driving rhythms and upbeat melodies, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and introspective themes.
- Several tracks feature playful call-and-response vocals, creating a dynamic interaction between the lead singer and backing harmonies.
- Lyrically, the album employs clever wordplay and storytelling that often subverts traditional relationship narratives.
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Angela
The chorus shifts perspectives, directly addressing Angela with a mix of longing and sarcasm that reveals deeper insecurities.
This perspective change deepens the emotional complexity, contrasting vulnerability with playful jabs that characterize much of the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stay Put! 3:13
- 2 Accidental Soul 3:29
- 3 Suspicious Character 3:13
- 4 Angela 3:25
- 5 The Chasers 2:45
- 6 Going to Arizona 3:23
- 7 Do I Have Your Attention? 3:35
- 8 Mass Murder 2:39
- 9 Visionaries 2:51
- 10 P.S. I Love You but Don't Miss You 3:38
- 11 Dolores Delivers a Glorious Death 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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