Red, Yellow & Blue
Born Ruffians · 2008
39 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of quirky melodies and sharp lyricism wrapped in a lively indie rock package.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hummingbird — This track features infectious hooks and playful rhythms, encapsulating the band's unique charm and lyrical wit while becoming a signature song for them.
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Kurt Vonnegut — Named after the famous author, this track stands out with its introspective lyrics and engaging narrative style that reflects the band's literary influences.
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I Need a Life — With its catchy chorus and relatable themes of self-discovery, this song showcases the band's ability to balance upbeat music with thoughtful content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases quirky melodies and sharp lyrics but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Hummingbird', which shifts from a laid-back groove to an upbeat chorus.
- The lyrics often employ playful imagery and clever wordplay, particularly in songs like 'Kurt Vonnegut' and 'Badonkadonkey'.
- The final track, 'Red Elephant', concludes the album with a more reflective tone, contrasting with the energetic opening.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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 Red, Yellow & Blue 2:32
- 2 Barnacle Goose 3:38
- 3 Hummingbird 3:08
- 4 I Need a Life 3:26
- 5 Little Garçon 4:09
- 6 Badonkadonkey 2:57
- 7 Foxes Mate for Life 4:30
- 8 Hedonistic Me 2:39
- 9 In a Mirror 3:04
- 10 Kurt Vonnegut 4:03
- 11 Red Elephant 5:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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