Power Move
Screaming Females · 2009
34 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
Raw energy collides with intricate guitar work, crafting a punk-infused sound that is both abrasive and melodic.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sour Grapes — This track epitomizes the band's raw punk ethos with its aggressive guitars and biting lyrics that critique complacency in relationships. Its infectious chorus showcases the band's knack for balancing intensity with melody.
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Skull — With its complex structure and dynamic shifts, Skull highlights the band's musicianship and lyrical prowess, exploring themes of existential dread through vivid imagery. The track's layered instrumentation creates a compelling atmosphere that stands out.
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Adult Army — This song confronts the challenges of adulthood with both humor and angst, encapsulating the band's ability to blend personal narrative with broader social commentary. The driving rhythm and catchy hooks make it a memorable focal point of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic compositions with intricate guitar work, balancing aggression and melody effectively.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Guitar solos are prominent throughout, often intertwining with aggressive vocal lines, creating a dynamic interplay between melody and rawness.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy and urgency
- short bursts of intensity
- melodic hooks with edge
- late-night cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, drawn-out tracks
- seek polished, radio-friendly sound
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Power Move marked Screaming Females' third studio album, following their 2007 release, Baby Teeth. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the punk rock scene, gaining recognition for their energetic performances and unique sound. The album built on their earlier work while showcasing a more polished production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mitski· Patti Smith· Deerhoof
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bell 2:24
- 2 Sour Grapes 2:24
- 3 Skull 4:39
- 4 Treacher Collins 3:59
- 5 Starving Dog 2:41
- 6 Lights Out 4:06
- 7 I Believe in Evil 2:59
- 8 Adult Army 4:58
- 9 Halfway Down 2:37
- 10 Buried in the Nude 3:17
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