Revenge Is Slow
Bluebottle Kiss · 2002
51 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A moody exploration of rock textures intertwined with introspective lyrics and melancholic melodies that linger long after the final note.
Top tracks — play these first
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Father’s Hands — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and poignant lyrics about familial relationships, drawing listeners into the emotional landscape of the record.
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Ounce of Your Cruelty — With its driving rhythm and sharp lyrical contrasts, this track exemplifies the band's darker undertones while also showcasing their melodic sensibilities.
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Let the Termites Eat Our Riches — This brief but impactful song encapsulates the album's themes of decay and disillusionment through vivid imagery and a raw delivery that resonates deeply.
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Gangsterland — A standout track that merges narrative storytelling with a gripping arrangement, it highlights the band's ability to weave complex emotions into engaging musical forms.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's atmospheric sound and introspective lyrics create a cohesive experience that rewards multiple listens.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of reverb and layered guitar textures, creating a dense atmospheric sound throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate shifts in dynamics, often starting softly before building to more intense climaxes.
- Lyrically, the songs frequently explore themes of introspection and melancholy, with many verses employing vivid imagery.
- The running time is just over 50 minutes, with most tracks averaging around four to five minutes, allowing for a gradual unfolding of ideas.
- 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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8/10
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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Hello Stranger
The verse shifts from reflective nostalgia to an urgent plea for connection, marking a pivotal moment in the narrative arc of the song.
This transition alters the emotional stakes by juxtaposing longing with immediacy, enhancing the listener's investment in the unfolding story.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Father’s Hands 3:37
- 2 Ounce of Your Cruelty 4:44
- 3 Last Cinema 4:06
- 4 Hasten the Blows 4:58
- 5 Prussian Blue 6:01
- 6 Let the Termites Eat Our Riches 2:32
- 7 Hello Stranger 3:56
- 8 Hitchhiking in New Zealand 5:49
- 9 Peewee’s Dream 2:08
- 10 Gangsterland 4:20
- 11 Invent the Summer 4:08
- 12 Love as Fiction 5:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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