Top tracks — play these first
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Pumpin Blood — This title track exemplifies the album's energetic spirit with its pulsating rhythm and anthemic chorus, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Jungle — With its atmospheric production and layered vocals, this track showcases NoNoNo's ability to blend pop sensibilities with a more introspective lyrical approach.
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Fire Without a Flame — This song highlights emotional depth through its lyrics and dynamic shifts, offering a contrast to the upbeat nature of other tracks on the EP.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases catchy melodies and solid production but lacks cohesion due to its bonus tracks.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Pumpin Blood', features a prominent, driving beat that sets an energetic tone for the EP.
- Each of the first four tracks maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with layered vocal harmonies and rhythmic instrumentation.
- The last two tracks are alternate versions of the lead single, which disrupts the flow established by the preceding songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
- infectious uplifting atmosphere
- short bursts of energetic joy
- playful rhythms for gatherings
- acoustic versions for cozy moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- want deep introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Pumpin Blood marked NoNoNo's debut EP following their formation in 2012. The single 'Pumpin Blood' became a breakout hit, propelling the band's rise in the indie pop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Of Monsters and Men· Florence + the Machine· Muna
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Pumpin Blood
The chorus repeatedly invokes the sensation of heartbeats and vitality amid a backdrop of driving rhythms.
The repetition of heartbeat imagery creates a sense of urgency and life that aligns perfectly with the song's theme of resilience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pumpin Blood 3:30
- 2 Jungle 4:00
- 3 Fire Without a Flame 3:17
- 4 Like the Wind 3:22
- 5 Pumpin Blood (acoustic) 3:44
- 6 Pumpin Blood (CSS remix) 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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