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Released 10 years ago

On Desire

Drowners · 2016

37 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and punchy rhythms channels youthful angst and introspection throughout the album's ten tracks.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Troublemaker — Opening with infectious energy, this track establishes the band's knack for blending catchy melodies with themes of rebellion and youthful defiance.
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    Human Remains — This song showcases a darker lyrical narrative, contrasting with its upbeat instrumentation, revealing the band's ability to juxtapose sound and theme effectively.
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    Conversations With Myself — With its introspective lyrics and layered instrumentation, this track reflects the personal struggles that underpin much of the album's emotional landscape.
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    Trust the Tension — This standout track combines driving rhythms with anthemic choruses, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of uncertainty and longing within relationships.

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 blends energetic instrumentals with introspective lyrics, appealing to alternative rock fans while maintaining a cohesive sound.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a brisk pace, maintaining a consistent tempo through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
  • Each song features jangly guitar riffs layered with punchy drum patterns, creating a vibrant sound that emphasizes youthful themes.
  • Lyrically, the album explores introspective topics, often contrasting upbeat instrumentals with more serious content.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

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 4/10

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 Troublemaker 2:40
  • 2 Cruel Ways 3:24
  • 3 Human Remains 3:51
  • 4 Someone Else Is Getting In 3:57
  • 5 Dreams Don't Count 3:34
  • 6 Conversations With Myself 4:42
  • 7 Trust the Tension 4:00
  • 8 Another Go 3:12
  • 9 Pick Up the Pace 4:18
  • 10 Don't Be Like That 3:43

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