Packs a Wallop!
That 1 Guy · 2010
44 min · 10 tracks
A kaleidoscopic blend of funk, experimental sounds, and virtuosic bass playing creates an eclectic and engaging sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Packs a Wallop — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its infectious groove and showcases That 1 Guy's distinctive style of rhythmic complexity and melodic hooks.
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Modern Man — This opening track sets the tone for the album, combining catchy melodies with a driving bass line that illustrates his innovative use of looping techniques.
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Laser Beans — With its playful energy and creative instrumentation, this track exemplifies the whimsical approach That 1 Guy takes to songwriting, blending humor with musicianship.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases inventive compositions and strong craftsmanship but lacks some cohesion across its eclectic styles.
What we noticed
- The album features extensive use of live looping, allowing That 1 Guy to layer multiple bass lines and effects in real-time.
- The instrumentation is primarily centered around the bass, with minimal additional elements, emphasizing the artist's virtuosic playing.
- 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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5/10
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 Modern Man 4:58
- 2 Packs a Wallop 4:15
- 3 Step Into Striped Light 3:36
- 4 Luck Bean 2:48
- 5 Suckatash 4:12
- 6 Laser Beans 4:04
- 7 Funk Bean 3:51
- 8 Warn the Kids 4:23
- 9 Stones Throw 7:22
- 10 Sole 5:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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