Top tracks — play these first
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Do the Meaning — Opening the album, this track encapsulates the band's signature blend of urgency and introspective lyrics, setting the tone for the entire project.
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Hello Mister Curtis (With Apologies) — This song pays homage to influential figure Curtis Mayfield while highlighting the band's knack for merging personal storytelling with broader cultural references.
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The Burden of a Song — A reflective piece that dives into the complexities of creativity and expression, showcasing Devoto's lyrical prowess and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong writing and production while maintaining a distinct sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving rhythm and layered guitars, establishing a high-energy pace that persists through the first half.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'Physics,' which transitions from a steady beat to a more chaotic arrangement.
- Lyrically, the songs often employ complex metaphors and introspective themes, particularly evident in 'Hello Mister Curtis (With Apologies)' and 'The Burden of a Song.'
- The final track, 'Blisterpack Blues,' concludes with an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, creating a sense of closure.
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Do the Meaning 4:28
- 2 Other Thematic Material 4:01
- 3 The Worst of Progress… 4:58
- 4 Hello Mister Curtis (With Apologies) 4:16
- 5 Physics 4:11
- 6 Happening in English 4:11
- 7 Holy Dotage 4:19
- 8 Of Course Howard (1979) 4:44
- 9 Final Analysis Waltz 4:50
- 10 The Burden of a Song 4:32
- 11 Blisterpack Blues 4:27
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