Living Targets
Beatsteaks · 2002
38 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Raw energy bursts through anthemic melodies, blending punk rock urgency with alternative rock's melodic sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Not Ready to Rock Start here — Kicking off the album with frenetic energy, this track sets the tone for the entire record with its driving rhythms and catchy hooks.
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God Knows — This song features introspective lyrics layered over a dynamic instrumental backdrop, showcasing the band's ability to balance melody with emotional depth.
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Summer / Yeah — Closing the album with an extended mix of upbeat sounds and nostalgic lyrics, it encapsulates the album's overall themes of youth and rebellion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic punk rock with melodic elements, though it lacks strong cohesion in its latter half.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and varied pacing.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners.
- The album closes with a track that combines a slower tempo with layered harmonies, providing a contrast to the preceding intensity.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, punchy listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
- melodic hooks and introspection
- youthful defiance and attitude
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its energetic blend of punk and alternative rock.
- Career context
- Released on August 13, 2002, Living Targets was Beatsteaks' third studio album, following their breakthrough release, Smack Smash. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the German punk rock scene, building on the momentum gained from previous albums and expanding their audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Hives· Refused· Rise Against
Tracklist
- 1 Not Ready to Rock Start here 1:27
- 2 God Knows 2:32
- 3 Let Me In 3:32
- 4 Soothe Me 2:30
- 5 Above Us 3:03
- 6 This One 2:47
- 7 Disconnected 3:05
- 8 A-Way 3:40
- 9 Mirrored 3:48
- 10 Run Run 2:55
- 11 To Be Strong 2:49
- 12 Summer / Yeah 6:40
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