Top tracks — play these first
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Drag Me Down — Opening the album with its driving beat and catchy chorus, this track encapsulates Trixter's signature sound and sets an electrifying tone for the record.
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Dirty Love — This song showcases the band's knack for blending infectious hooks with classic rock sensibilities, making it a standout in live performances.
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Save Your Soul — The emotional depth of this track shines through its poignant lyrics and powerful instrumentation, offering a reflective moment amidst the high-energy tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic hard rock with glam elements but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature high-energy guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a consistent hard rock vibe.
- Several tracks incorporate backing vocals that harmonize with the lead, enhancing the glam metal feel.
- 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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5/10
- 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
- high-energy sing-along moments
- short bursts of catchy hooks
- feel-good anthems for celebration
- gritty riffs that energize
- upbeat tracks for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, sounds
- want lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, New Audio Machine marked Trixter's return after a lengthy hiatus since their last album, Undone, in 2000. This album was significant as it showcased the band's attempt to re-establish themselves in a music landscape that had shifted dramatically since their early '90s heyday.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Danger Danger· FireHouse· Warrant
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drag Me Down 3:58
- 2 Get on It 3:36
- 3 Dirty Love 3:40
- 4 Machine 3:34
- 5 Live for the Day 3:35
- 6 Ride 3:49
- 7 Physical Attraction 3:51
- 8 Tattoos & Misery 3:32
- 9 The Coolest Thing 3:37
- 10 Save Your Soul 4:02
- 11 Walk With a Stranger 4:25
- 12 Find a Memory 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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