Released 13 years ago this October
Mustang
Electric Six · 2013
47 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A quirky blend of rock, humor, and social commentary wrapped in energetic melodies and playful lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jessica Dresses Like a Dragon — This track exemplifies the band's whimsical storytelling approach, featuring an engaging narrative about identity wrapped in catchy hooks.
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Late Night Obama Food — Combining political satire with humor, this track showcases Electric Six's knack for blending social commentary with infectious rhythms.
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Gimme the Eyes — This song stands out for its punchy instrumentation and vivid imagery, reflecting the band's playful yet incisive lyrical style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases clever songwriting and energetic melodies but lacks significant cultural reach.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of humor in its lyrics, often employing absurd scenarios and playful wordplay across multiple tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo changes, such as 'Jessica Dresses Like a Dragon,' which shifts from a steady beat to a more frenetic pace.
- The instrumentation blends traditional rock elements with quirky synth lines, creating a distinctive sound that varies from track to track.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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
- playful absurdity throughout tracks
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- light-hearted energy for gatherings
- quirky narratives with humor
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious lyrical content
- seek slow, introspective pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 8, 2013, 'Mustang' is Electric Six's seventh studio album, coming after a period of relative obscurity following their earlier works. The band had experienced lineup changes and shifts in their sound leading up to this album, positioning it as a reinvention of their style while maintaining their signature satirical edge.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Darkness· Weezer· OK Go
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nom de plume 2:22
- 2 Jessica Dresses Like a Dragon 3:36
- 3 Show Me What Your Lights Mean 2:55
- 4 Adam Levine 2:39
- 5 Cranial Games 2:55
- 6 The New Shampoo 3:38
- 7 Iron Dragon 3:58
- 8 Late Night Obama Food 4:00
- 9 I Never Fucked Her 3:33
- 10 Miss Peaches Wears an Iron Dress 3:17
- 11 Unnatural Beauty 3:22
- 12 Gimme the Eyes 3:35
- 13 Skin Traps 3:04
- 14 Cheryl vs. Darryl 4:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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