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Powerplant

Girlpool · 2017

28 min · 12 tracks · folk punk

A whirlwind of energetic punk-infused folk melodies, layered with introspective lyrics and raw vocal harmonies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    123 — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its punchy rhythms and candid lyrics about anxiety and connection, immediately drawing listeners into their world.
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    Kiss and Burn — This track showcases a blend of vulnerability and defiance, with sharp lyrical imagery that highlights the emotional complexities of relationships.
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    Your Heart — This song features a haunting melody accompanied by heartfelt harmonies, encapsulating the essence of longing and introspection that permeates the album.
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    It Gets More Blue — As one of the longer tracks on the album, it offers deeper reflections on loss and healing, showcasing the duo's growth in songwriting maturity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic punk and folk elements with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong vocal interplay.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a brisk tempo with driving rhythms, while the second half introduces slower, more contemplative tracks.
  • Vocal harmonies are often layered in call-and-response patterns, creating a dynamic interplay between the two singers.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt shifts in dynamics, moving from quiet introspection to explosive choruses that heighten emotional impact.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

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.

  • 1 123 2:50
  • 2 Sleepless 2:27
  • 3 Corner Store 1:31
  • 4 Your Heart 2:47
  • 5 Kiss and Burn 2:08
  • 6 Fast Dust 2:01
  • 7 Powerplant 2:21
  • 8 High Rise 1:15
  • 9 Soup 2:01
  • 10 She Goes By 2:04
  • 11 It Gets More Blue 3:26
  • 12 Static Somewhere 3:38

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