LP III
The Soviettes · 2005
28 min · 14 tracks · punk rock
Raw energy surges through punchy riffs and infectious hooks, marking a definitive statement in modern punk rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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¡Paranoia Cha Cha Cha! — With its catchy chorus and danceable beat, this track captures the band's blend of punk energy and pop sensibility, making it an anthem for the restless.
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Multiply and Divide — Opening the album with driving guitars and urgent vocals, this track sets the tone for LP III's raw intensity and lyrical sharpness.
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Roller Girls — This song stands out with its playful lyrics and upbeat tempo, creating a vivid imagery of youthful exuberance that resonates deeply within the album.
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Hanging Up the Phone — The emotional weight of this track contrasts with the album's high-energy moments, showcasing the band's lyrical depth and ability to convey vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energy typical of punk, but its cohesion suffers slightly from pacing shifts.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing a slower song at track seven.
- Vocal harmonies are prominent, with the lead singer often accompanied by backing vocals that create a layered effect on many tracks.
- Several songs feature abrupt transitions between sections, contributing to an unpredictable and raw sound characteristic of punk rock.
- 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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Thinking of You
In a moment of stark honesty, the lyrics shift from playful banter to an unexpected vulnerability that reveals deeper feelings.
This transition from lightheartedness to emotional depth demonstrates the band's skill at weaving complexity into seemingly straightforward narratives.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Multiply and Divide 2:47
- 2 ¡Paranoia Cha Cha Cha! 2:03
- 3 Middle of the Night 2:14
- 4 Whoa 1:11
- 5 (Do) The Stagger 1:58
- 6 You Should Know 1:27
- 7 What Did I Do?! 1:48
- 8 Roller Girls 1:43
- 9 Together 2:02
- 10 Thinking of You 2:52
- 11 Hanging Up the Phone 2:18
- 12 How Do You Like That 1:34
- 13 Photograph 1:55
- 14 Gotta Decide 2:30
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