Rebel Era
GRiZ · 2013
55 min · 10 tracks · electronica
An eclectic fusion of electronic beats and vibrant brass, blending funk, soul, and hip-hop into an uplifting sonic experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feel the Love — This track encapsulates GRiZ's signature sound with its infectious energy and uplifting lyrics about positivity and connection. Its vibrant horns and catchy hooks make it a standout anthem for fans.
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Hard Times — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with gritty themes juxtaposed against a lush musical backdrop. Its catchy chorus invites listeners to dance while confronting adversity.
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Keep the Dream — The album's closing track delivers an emotional punch with its reflective lyrics on perseverance and hope. The gradual build-up leads to a euphoric climax, leaving listeners inspired.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends live instrumentation with electronic elements effectively, though it doesn't fully transcend its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of live brass instrumentation layered over electronic beats, creating a rich and vibrant sound.
- Tracks often shift tempo and dynamics, with several songs incorporating breakdowns that transition into more energetic sections.
- The first half of the album maintains an upbeat tempo, while the latter half introduces slower, more reflective pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hard Times
A section shifts from energetic instrumentation to a reflective moment where the artist acknowledges struggles faced by many, creating a sense of unity.
This shift emphasizes resilience and communal support during tough times, contrasting the upbeat feel of the rest of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hard Times 5:26
- 2 Feel the Love 6:13
- 3 DTW to DIA (The Travels of Mr. B) 5:31
- 4 Simple 4:56
- 5 Dance With Me 5:14
- 6 Do My Thang 2:10
- 7 Too Young for Tragedy, Part II 7:38
- 8 Crime in the City 5:37
- 9 Keep the Dream 9:00
- 10 How It Ends 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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