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Motherbrain

Crobot · 2019

42 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A fusion of gritty stoner rock riffs and infectious melodies that channels raw energy with a modern edge.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Burn — The opening track sets a high-energy tone with powerful riffs and anthemic choruses, showcasing the band's signature style right from the start.
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    Gasoline — This track features a catchy hook and a driving rhythm, encapsulating the album's blend of heaviness and accessibility while highlighting lyrical themes of desire.
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    Destroyer — With its aggressive instrumentation and intense vocal delivery, Destroyer exemplifies the band's ability to balance ferocity with melodic elements, making it a standout moment on the record.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic riffs with varied tempos but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective pieces.
  • Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the dynamic interaction between the lead vocals and backing harmonies.
  • The use of heavy guitar riffs is prominent throughout, with some tracks featuring extended instrumental sections that showcase musicianship.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Burn 3:24
  • 2 Keep Me Down 3:48
  • 3 Drown 4:01
  • 4 Low Life 3:36
  • 5 Alpha Dawg 3:50
  • 6 Stoning the Devil 4:33
  • 7 Gasoline 3:34
  • 8 Destroyer 3:54
  • 9 Blackout 3:58
  • 10 Afterlife 3:50
  • 11 The Hive 3:57

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