Moonshine Freeze
This Is The Kit · 2017
42 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A tapestry of folk-infused melodies woven with intricate lyrics and a warm, atmospheric soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bullet Proof — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious rhythm and poignant lyrics about resilience, drawing listeners into its world immediately.
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Easy on the Thieves — This track highlights the band's lyrical cleverness, addressing themes of trust and vulnerability while maintaining an upbeat tempo that contrasts its deeper message.
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Moonshine Freeze — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its haunting melody and reflective lyrics that explore the passage of time and personal growth.
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All Written Out in Numbers — With its intricate arrangement and thought-provoking lyrics, this song exemplifies This Is The Kit's ability to blend storytelling with musicality seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intricate lyrics with layered instrumentation, creating a distinctive sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong rhythmic pulse in 'Bullet Proof', which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more introspective tracks.
- Several songs feature layered instrumentation, creating a rich soundscape that supports the intricate lyrics without overwhelming them.
- The final track, 'Solid Grease', features a gradual build-up that culminates in a climactic finish, contrasting with the more subdued earlier tracks.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm atmospheric soundscapes
- intricate lyrics to ponder
- for afternoon relaxation
- soothing melodies for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeks high-energy tracks
- prefers standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2017, This Is The Kit had established themselves as a distinctive voice in the UK alternative rock scene with Moonshine Freeze being their third studio album. It followed their critically acclaimed release, Bashed Out, from 2015, showcasing a maturation in songwriting and production through collaborations with notable producer Josh Kaufman.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Marling· Big Thief· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bullet Proof 4:10
- 2 Hotter Colder 3:57
- 3 Moonshine Freeze 3:41
- 4 Easy on the Thieves 3:06
- 5 All Written Out in Numbers 4:50
- 6 Empty No Teeth 3:16
- 7 Riddled With Ticks 3:30
- 8 Two Pence Piece 4:10
- 9 Show Me So 3:36
- 10 By My Demon Eye 3:57
- 11 Solid Grease 3:48
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