Moody, Standard and Poor
Obits · 2011
35 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A gritty blend of punk energy and melodic hooks, drenched in a lo-fi aesthetic that captures raw emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Gotta Lose — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious riff and concise energy, immediately drawing listeners into Obits' world.
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Everything Looks Better in the Sun — The song combines reflective lyrics with upbeat instrumentation, creating a contrast that encapsulates the band's knack for balancing melancholy with catchy melodies.
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Killer — With its tight structure and punchy delivery, this track exemplifies the band's punk roots while showcasing their melodic prowess through sharp hooks.
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I Blame Myself — The title track resonates with themes of self-reflection and accountability, highlighted by dynamic shifts in tempo that emphasize its emotional weight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends punk energy with melodic hooks, showcasing strong songwriting but uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy with fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half introduces slower, more melodic tracks.
- Vocals often feature a gritty delivery that matches the raw instrumentation, creating a cohesive sound throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, particularly between verses and choruses, which adds to the dynamic feel of the album.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 bursts of raw energy
- catchy melodies with grit
- quick, punchy listening sessions
- energetic tracks for spontaneous moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive albums
- want polished production quality
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as the band's third studio album, Moody, Standard and Poor came after their critically acclaimed record I Blame You. At this point in their career, Obits had established themselves within the indie rock scene, blending elements of punk and garage rock while developing a distinct sound characterized by angular guitar riffs and driving rhythms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hot Snakes· The Men· Drive-By Truckers
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Blame Myself
The verse shifts perspective dramatically, revealing layers of personal accountability through vivid imagery.
This shift deepens the emotional impact by moving from a general reflection to an intimate confession, enhancing the song's thematic complexity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Gotta Lose 3:28
- 2 I Want Results 3:30
- 3 Everything Looks Better in the Sun 3:27
- 4 Killer 2:35
- 5 Shift Operator 3:30
- 6 No Fly List 2:34
- 7 Naked to the World 2:28
- 8 Spot the Pikey 1:37
- 9 New August 3:40
- 10 Standards 2:21
- 11 Beggin’ Dogs 2:42
- 12 I Blame Myself 3:11
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