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Please Consider Our Time

Shy Child · 2002

32 min · 9 tracks · indie rock

An eclectic fusion of electronic beats and indie rock sensibilities creates a vibrant, danceable soundscape throughout the album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Wedway — This opening track introduces the album's unique blend of rhythmic electronic elements and catchy choruses, showcasing Shy Child's distinctive style right from the start.
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    TV Tunnel — With its infectious hooks and driving beat, this track exemplifies the band's ability to create danceable tunes while maintaining an indie rock edge.
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    Electro College — This track features playful lyrics paired with an upbeat tempo, encapsulating the album's whimsical yet introspective themes and drawing listeners into its vibrant world.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends electronic and rock elements effectively but lacks depth for lasting impact.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a driving electronic beat in 'Wedway' that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half.
  • The final track, 'Great Expectations', features a gradual build-up that culminates in an expansive sound, contrasting with the earlier tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Wedway 5:06
  • 2 Mercury and Sun 2:46
  • 3 Welcome to Sci-tronix Datasystems! 0:28
  • 4 TV Tunnel 4:57
  • 5 Electro College 4:55
  • 6 Bricologic 1:31
  • 7 Prosumer 5:25
  • 8 Ontology of the Ball 2:18
  • 9 Great Expectations 4:48

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