Paranoid Prophets
Ils · 2007
57 min · 11 tracks
A gritty blend of post-punk and alternative rock, underscored by raw emotion and sharp social commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hate Is an Illness (Get Well Soon) — This track opens the album with a powerful statement on personal and societal struggles, setting the tone for the themes explored throughout.
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Everybody Needs a Shrink — The song critiques the stigma surrounding mental health while combining catchy hooks with a punchy rhythm, showcasing Ils's ability to blend serious topics with engaging music.
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Broken Homes — 'Broken Homes' stands out for its melancholic melody paired with poignant lyrics about familial disconnection, encapsulating the emotional depth present in the album.
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Music Makers — This track serves as a meta-commentary on the music industry itself, exploring the challenges artists face while maintaining authenticity in a commercialized world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends post-punk and alternative rock with sharp social commentary, showcasing strong craft but moderate cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- Lyrically, the album focuses heavily on social issues, with recurring themes of disillusionment and critique of modern life.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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 Hate Is an Illness (Get Well Soon) 5:44
- 2 Everybody Needs a Shrink 4:45
- 3 Broken Homes 4:54
- 4 Hope & Torture 5:59
- 5 Music Makers 5:16
- 6 No Money on Trees 5:02
- 7 Lone Riders 5:34
- 8 Sleeping Village 3:41
- 9 Burn Again 6:33
- 10 The Internationals 5:45
- 11 Always 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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