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Rainer Maria · 1997
41 min · 9 tracks · indie rock
A turbulent blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics wrapped in melodic hooks and raw emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tinfoil — The opening track sets an urgent tone with its dynamic tempo shifts and sharp lyrical imagery, encapsulating the album's emotional intensity right from the start.
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Sickbed — This song features deeply personal lyrics delivered with raw vulnerability, showcasing the band's ability to merge angst with melody effectively.
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Homeopathy — With its intricate guitar work and poignant lyrics about healing and self-discovery, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of introspection and energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends punk energy with introspective lyrics, showcasing dynamic vocal contrasts and varied tempos.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Vocals alternate between melodic singing and more aggressive shouting, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, particularly moving from energetic sections to quieter, introspective moments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Put Me to Sleep
The bridge where the narrative perspective shifts dramatically, revealing a moment of deep introspection and vulnerability.
This shift from third-person reflection to a direct confrontation with oneself adds an emotional weight that permeates the entire track.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tinfoil 4:52
- 2 Half Past April 4:18
- 3 Viva Anger, Viva Hate 3:08
- 4 Always More Often 5:30
- 5 Sickbed 5:44
- 6 Never in Anger 4:53
- 7 New York, 1955 4:12
- 8 Homeopathy 4:35
- 9 Put Me to Sleep 4:01
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