Top tracks — play these first
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Top Pocket Man — The opener sets the tone with its punchy riffs and urgent vocals, capturing the album's blend of energy and introspection right away.
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Unreal Is Here — This track showcases Chavez's knack for dynamic shifts, seamlessly blending heavy instrumentation with haunting melodies, reflecting the band's signature sound.
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Flight '96 — At over five minutes long, this track stands out for its expansive structure and experimental approach, highlighting the band's willingness to push boundaries.
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You Must Be Stopped — The closing track combines driving rhythms with a sense of urgency, leaving listeners with a lasting impression of the album's thematic depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ride the Fader showcases intricate compositions and strong production, making it a notable entry in the noise rock genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a high level of intensity with complex guitar interplay, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
- Several tracks utilize unconventional song structures, often shifting dynamics abruptly, which keeps the listener engaged.
- The album's production emphasizes a raw sound, with guitars layered in a way that creates a dense atmosphere without sacrificing clarity.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Top Pocket Man 2:58
- 2 The Guard Attacks 2:58
- 3 Unreal Is Here 2:32
- 4 New Room 3:11
- 5 Tight Around the Jaws 3:22
- 6 Lions 2:40
- 7 Our Boys Will Shine Tonight 3:29
- 8 Memorize This Face 1:45
- 9 Cold Joys 2:37
- 10 Flight '96 5:30
- 11 Ever Overpsyched 2:29
- 12 You Must Be Stopped 4:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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