Top tracks — play these first
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Nerve Up — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of self-empowerment through its driving rhythm and assertive lyrics that push against societal expectations.
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Intuition — This track showcases Lonelady's unique blend of catchy melodies and intricate guitar work, highlighting her ability to merge pop sensibilities with post-punk aesthetics.
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Army — With its militaristic beat and stark lyrics, this song serves as a powerful commentary on individuality and conformity, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends urgent rhythms with ethereal vocals, showcasing strong production and a distinctive sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a driving rhythm with layered guitar lines and steady percussion, creating a sense of urgency.
- Vocals are often delivered in a breathy, ethereal style that contrasts with the gritty instrumentation, particularly in tracks like 'Immaterial'.
- Several songs feature abrupt tempo changes or shifts in dynamics, such as the transition from the energetic 'Nerve Up' to the more subdued 'Marble'.
- The album closes with 'Fear No More', which features a minimalist arrangement that gradually builds tension before fading out.
- 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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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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If Not Now
The chorus repeatedly questions the timing of action and change, resonating with urgency and defiance against passivity.
This direct challenge to hesitation underscores the album's overarching themes of taking control and embracing the present.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If Not Now 3:20
- 2 Intuition 3:28
- 3 Nerve Up 4:40
- 4 Early the Haste Comes 3:47
- 5 Marble 5:06
- 6 Immaterial 3:37
- 7 Cattletears 4:08
- 8 Have No Past 3:41
- 9 Army 3:00
- 10 Fear No More 5:35
What to play next
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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