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.
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
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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
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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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