Me First
The Elected · 2004
46 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of lo-fi melodies and earnest lyrics wrapped in an indie rock aesthetic that captures youthful longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Greetings in Braille — This track stands out with its lush instrumentation and heartfelt lyricism, encapsulating the album's themes of connection and introspection.
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My Baby's a Dick — With its playful yet sharp lyrics, this track effectively balances humor and vulnerability, making it a memorable highlight of the record.
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The Miles 'Til Home — This song features contemplative lyrics paired with a driving rhythm, reflecting the journey motif that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its peers.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a series of songs that alternate between upbeat and introspective.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The instrumentation often includes jangly guitars and subtle keyboard textures, creating a lo-fi aesthetic that complements the lyrical themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 7 September 2003 3:56
- 2 Greetings in Braille 3:59
- 3 My Baby's a Dick 3:31
- 4 A Time for Emily 2:23
- 5 Don't Get Your Hopes Up 3:30
- 6 Waves (The Time That You're Awake) 3:35
- 7 The Miles 'Til Home 5:10
- 8 Go On 5:17
- 9 C'mon, Mom 4:35
- 10 A Response to Greed 3:56
- 11 Don't Blow It 4:10
- 12 British Columbia 2:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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