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Lo-Pro

Lo-Pro · 2003

42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of brooding melodies and hard-hitting riffs that captures the angst of early 2000s alternative rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fuel — Opening with a powerful guitar riff, 'Fuel' establishes the album's hard rock edge while exploring themes of motivation and urgency that resonate throughout.
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    Not Me — 'Not Me' showcases the band's knack for melody against raw vocals, addressing themes of introspection and alienation that define much of the album.
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    Sunday — The song contrasts softer verses with explosive choruses, encapsulating emotional conflict and exemplifying Lo-Pro's dynamic range.
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    Oblivion — 'Oblivion' stands out for its haunting lyrics and atmospheric instrumental build-up, reflecting a darker undertone present in several tracks.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but doesn't stand out significantly in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and tempo shifts.
  • Several tracks feature layered guitar riffs that create a dense soundscape, particularly in 'Fuel' and 'Oblivion'.
  • The vocal delivery often alternates between melodic singing and more aggressive tones, especially noticeable in 'Not Me' and 'Walk Away'.
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
5/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Not Me

    The moment shifts perspective as the singer directly confronts inner turmoil, revealing layers of vulnerability amidst a backdrop of heavy instrumentation.

    This shift not only deepens the personal narrative but also enhances the emotional weight by contrasting raw honesty with the surrounding musical intensity.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fuel 3:27
  • 2 Not Me 2:52
  • 3 Sunday 3:46
  • 4 1 Day 3:22
  • 5 Reach 3:25
  • 6 Walk Away 3:12
  • 7 Thread 3:51
  • 8 Oblivion 3:19
  • 9 Ignition 3:37
  • 10 Never 3:07
  • 11 Fake 3:31
  • 12 Bombz 4:45

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