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OneOneThousand

Burden of a Day · 2009

34 min · 10 tracks · punk rock

An energetic blend of punk rock intensity and introspective lyrics, driven by melodic hooks and raw instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fool Me Once — This track showcases the band's signature blend of catchy melodies and punk energy, encapsulating their lyrical themes of betrayal and personal reflection.
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    The Shame in Shedding Wool — With its driving rhythm and thought-provoking lyrics, this song illustrates the band's knack for combining emotional depth with anthemic punk sounds.
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    Modern Gentleman — This track stands out for its clever wordplay and social commentary, highlighting the band's ability to infuse humor into serious subjects while maintaining their energetic style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

40 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic punk rock with melodic elements but lacks standout compositions and cohesive flow.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
  • Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an engaging dynamic between the lead vocals and backing harmonies.
  • The album closes with a track that features a gradual build-up, culminating in a powerful climax before fading out, which emphasizes its emotional weight.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
5/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
4/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Remember 3:38
  • 2 Fool Me Once 3:43
  • 3 The Mason 3:30
  • 4 Oceans 1:24
  • 5 The Shame in Shedding Wool 3:35
  • 6 Sly Foxes 3:52
  • 7 Isadora Duncan 3:47
  • 8 Oneonethousand 3:28
  • 9 Modern Gentleman 3:33
  • 10 My Forfeit 3:58

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