What makes Race You to the Bottom by New Medicine notable?

The album received positive reviews from various publications, with standout tracks like 'Laid' gaining significant airplay on rock radio stations. Furthermore, it helped establish New Medicine as a promising act within the post-grunge movement during a time when the genre was experiencing a resurgence. Released in 2010, Race You to the Bottom was New Medicine's debut album, following their formation in 2009. This album marked their entry into the hard rock scene, showcasing their sound and setting the stage for their future projects.

How many songs are on Race You to the Bottom?

Race You to the Bottom has 11 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Race You to the Bottom

New Medicine · 2010

35 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

Energetic hard rock riffs collide with anthemic choruses, encapsulating youthful rebellion and raw emotion.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Laid — This track features catchy hooks and an infectious energy that effectively introduces the band's sound and lyrical themes of youthful angst.
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Rich Kids — With its sharp social commentary and driving rhythm, this song critiques materialism while maintaining an upbeat tempo that resonates with listeners.
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American Wasted — This track captures a sense of disillusionment with modern life and delivers it through powerful instrumentation and evocative lyrics, making it emblematic of the album's overall message.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

Energetic riffs and anthemic choruses define this debut, but it lacks standout depth for lasting impact.

What we noticed

The first five tracks maintain a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a consistent tone.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns that engage the listener and enhance the sense of rebellion.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Laid 3:11
2 Rich Kids 3:15
3 Little Sister 3:39
4 End of the World 3:12
5 Baby's Gone 3:42
6 Resolve to Fight 2:59
7 Never Heard 2:47
8 American Wasted 3:07
9 It's a War 3:33
10 Race You to the Bottom 2:58
11 Sun Goes Down 3:12

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