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56 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock

Energetic riffs and emotive vocals intertwine, capturing the raw essence of late '90s post-hardcore and alternative rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Quick — The title track effectively sets the tone for the album with its frenetic energy and lyrical exploration of urgency and emotional turmoil.
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    Man o’ the Year — This track showcases the band's knack for catchy melodies paired with introspective lyrics, highlighting their evolution towards a more polished sound.
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    Sister — A standout ballad that combines haunting melodies with poignant lyrics about familial relationships, emphasizing the band's emotional depth.

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 showcases energetic riffs and emotive vocals but lacks some cohesion in its flow.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a high-energy guitar riff that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
  • Vocal melodies often shift between clean singing and aggressive shouting, creating a dynamic contrast within individual songs.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, particularly in the transitions between verses and choruses, which keeps the listener engaged.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 Quick 2:34
  • 2 Man o’ the Year 3:17
  • 3 -less 3:45
  • 4 Girl 3:32
  • 5 The Ballad of Simon & Constance 3:49
  • 6 Sister 5:35
  • 7 Sheela-Na-Gig 3:17
  • 8 Live to Tell 6:01
  • 9 Sir 3:42
  • 10 Heartbreaker / [unknown] 21:04

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