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Dave Grohl · 2018

22 min · 1 track · alternative rock

A sprawling instrumental exploration blending intricate guitar work with dynamic shifts in rhythm and mood across its lengthy runtime.

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    Play — The title track serves as the centerpiece of the EP, showcasing Grohl's signature heavy guitar tones interspersed with moments of melodic introspection that reflect his diverse influences.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
68 /100
Alpine
Higher than 93% of albums we've rated

A lengthy instrumental exploration that showcases Grohl's musicianship through varied dynamics and cohesive structure.

What we noticed

  • The EP consists of a single, continuous track that spans over 23 minutes, featuring multiple sections that shift in tempo and intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
9/10

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 Play 22:35

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