Ratworld
Menace Beach · 2015
33 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of fuzzed-out guitars and infectious melodies that encapsulate the chaotic energy of modern indie rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come on Give Up — This opening track sets the tone with its driving rhythm and catchy chorus, capturing the band's energetic spirit right from the start.
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Elastic — With its bouncy tempo and jangly guitars, this song highlights Menace Beach’s knack for blending upbeat melodies with introspective lyrics about uncertainty.
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Tennis Court — The track's infectious hook and layered instrumentation showcase the band's ability to create a dynamic sound while maintaining a sense of playful absurdity.
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Fortune Teller — Closing out the album, this track features a more reflective tone, contrasting with earlier songs and demonstrating emotional depth within their energetic style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and energetic performances but lacks cohesion in its latter half.
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 part.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar riffs that create a dense sound, often accompanied by harmonized vocals that add to the melodic complexity.
- The last three tracks exhibit a noticeable shift in tone, incorporating more introspective lyrics and softer instrumentation.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come on Give Up 2:44
- 2 Elastic 2:53
- 3 Drop Outs 2:50
- 4 Lowtalkin 1:44
- 5 Blue Eye 4:06
- 6 Dig It Up 2:39
- 7 Tennis Court 2:45
- 8 Ratworld 2:40
- 9 Tastes Like Medicine 2:38
- 10 Pick Out the Pieces 2:49
- 11 Infinite Donut 2:14
- 12 Fortune Teller 3:39
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