Mental Floss for the Globe
Urban Dance Squad · 1989
51 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
Eclectic rhythms blend hip-hop, rock, and funk into a vibrant tapestry of sound that captures the zeitgeist of late '80s underground culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Deeper Shade of Soul — This track exemplifies the band's genre-blurring style, combining catchy hooks with a funky rhythm that showcases their innovative approach to music.
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Fast Lane — Opening the album with an energetic blast, this track sets the pace for the eclectic mix that defines the record and highlights their rock influences.
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Famous When You're Dead — With its introspective lyrics addressing fame and mortality, this track stands out for its lyrical depth amid an otherwise upbeat sonic landscape.
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Mental Floss for the Globe — The title track encapsulates the band's ethos, merging sharp social commentary with infectious rhythms that invite listener engagement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative genre blending and strong execution, making it a notable debut in alternative rock and hip-hop fusion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that combines rock guitar riffs with hip-hop beats, setting a dynamic tone.
- The final track features a gradual fade-out that contrasts sharply with the more aggressive opening, providing an unexpected closure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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 Fast Lane 3:29
- 2 No Kid 3:39
- 3 Deeper Shade of Soul 4:32
- 4 Prayer for My Demo 3:34
- 5 Big Apple 3:30
- 6 Piece of Rock 4:59
- 7 Brainstorm on the U.D.S. 4:03
- 8 The Devil 3:21
- 9 Famous When You're Dead 5:16
- 10 Mental Floss for the Globe 3:05
- 11 Struggle for Jive 4:03
- 12 Man on the Corner 3:40
- 13 God Blasts the Queen 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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