Melted (Ty Segall album)
Ty Segall · 2010
30 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A lo-fi, garage rock explosion blending infectious melodies with raw energy and surreal lyrical imagery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Finger Start here — The opening track sets the tone with its frenetic pace and catchy chorus, encapsulating the album's blend of chaos and melody.
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Melted — This title track showcases Segall's signature mix of fuzzed-out guitar riffs and surreal lyrics, embodying the album's overall vibe.
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Sad Fuzz — With its introspective lyrics layered over gritty instrumentation, this track perfectly illustrates Segall's knack for balancing angst and catchiness.
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Mrs. — A standout moment on the album, this song combines a playful melody with poignant lyrics about longing and confusion, demonstrating Segall’s lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's energetic blend of lo-fi garage rock and surreal lyrics creates a distinctive sound that rewards multiple listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a punchy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing more varied tempos in the latter half.
- Lyrically, the songs often employ surreal imagery and non-linear narratives, which can challenge listeners to interpret their meaning rather than providing straightforward storytelling.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, punchy listening sessions
- steady mid-tempo flow
- youthful exuberance and energy
- consistent, engaging track lengths
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped establish Segall's reputation in the garage rock scene.
- Career context
- When 'Melted' was released in 2010, Ty Segall was establishing himself in the garage rock scene following his self-titled debut album in 2008. This album marked a significant step in his prolific output, showcasing his ability to blend punk influences with melodic pop sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard· Fuzz· Mac DeMarco
Tracklist
- 1 Finger Start here 2:54
- 2 Caesar 3:30
- 3 Girlfriend 2:12
- 4 Sad Fuzz 3:00
- 5 Melted 2:12
- 6 Mike D’s Coke 1:30
- 7 Imaginary Person 3:05
- 8 My Sunshine 2:11
- 9 Bees 3:04
- 10 Mrs. 2:36
- 11 Alone 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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