Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

47 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

Loud showcases a unique blend of raw energy and dissonance, marking its place in the early lo-fi and punk scenes.

What we noticed

  • The album features a raw production style with distorted guitars and unconventional song structures that often shift abruptly.
  • Many tracks are short, averaging around two minutes, which contributes to a frenetic pace throughout the record.
  • Vocals are delivered in a spoken or shouted manner rather than traditional singing, emphasizing the band's punk influences.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
5/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 My Concentration, Oh No 1:30
  • 2 2 Hearts = 1 1:07
  • 3 If My Father Answers, Don’t Say Nothing 1:54
  • 4 Scientific Devices 0:56
  • 5 Gift 1:27
  • 6 Dumb Animals 3:46
  • 7 Popular 1:01
  • 8 I Know How It Feels. Bad 2:36
  • 9 Perfume 1:16
  • 10 New Brides of Frankenstein 1:59
  • 11 Forget You 1:04
  • 12 Loud/Louder/Loudest 1:08
  • 13 Spy 6:40
  • 14 No Danger 1:05
  • 15 Love Lasts Forever (Sometimes) 2:13
  • 16 Nurse 2:03
  • 17 Only Dancing 2:27
  • 18 Bad To Your Best Friend 0:59
  • 19 Baby Wants Music 2:20
  • 20 High School Tonight 2:09

Reference: MusicBrainz