Mark Stewart
Mark Stewart · 1987
66 min · 11 tracks · post-punk
A confrontational blend of post-punk energy and dub-infused rhythms that challenges societal norms and personal identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Anger is Holy — This track encapsulates the album's raw energy with its relentless rhythm and scathing lyrics that critique power structures, showcasing Stewart's vocal intensity.
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Survivalist — In this track, Stewart employs stark imagery to address themes of survival and resilience, making it a powerful statement in both sound and message.
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Forbidden Colour — Blending haunting melodies with a dub influence, this track highlights Stewart's ability to merge emotional depth with political undertones, marking a pivotal moment on the album.
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Fatal Attraction — With its hypnotic beat and layered vocals, this song represents Stewart's exploration of complex relationships, adding an introspective layer to the album's overall narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines post-punk energy with dub influences, showcasing distinctive themes and sounds that resonate within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving beat and aggressive vocals, maintaining high energy through the first four tracks before shifting to more experimental soundscapes.
- Several tracks feature dub elements, including heavy reverb and echo effects, particularly in 'Forbidden Dub' which contrasts sharply with the preceding songs.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Survival 5:10
- 2 Survivalist 2:43
- 3 Anger is Holy 9:11
- 4 Hell is Empty 7:05
- 5 Stranger 8:19
- 6 Forbidden Colour 4:43
- 7 Forbidden Dub 3:11
- 8 Fatal Attraction 9:00
- 9 Stranger Than Love 7:16
- 10 Stranger Than Love Dub 5:29
- 11 Survival 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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