Rip It Off
Times New Viking · 2008
31 min · 16 tracks · lo-fi music
A frenetic blend of lo-fi distortion and catchy melodies that captures the raw energy of early 2000s garage rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Teen Drama — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious hooks and playful critique of youthful angst, embodying the album's energetic spirit.
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(My Head) — Clocking in at just over two minutes, this song showcases the band's ability to pack emotional weight into concise bursts of noise-pop.
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Relevant: Now — With its catchy chorus and sharp lyrics about contemporary life, this track highlights the band's knack for blending humor with social commentary.
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Mean God — This song features a more somber tone amidst the chaos, allowing listeners to experience a shift in mood that illustrates the band's range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's frenetic energy and lo-fi aesthetic mark it as a notable entry in the genre, though its appeal may wane over time.
What we noticed
- Several songs employ abrupt tempo changes and shifts in dynamics, contributing to a sense of unpredictability.
- The use of lo-fi production techniques is prominent, with distortion and feedback integrated into the melodies throughout the record.
- 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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5/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Teen Drama 2:31
- 2 (My Head) 2:02
- 3 RIP Allegory 1:11
- 4 The Wait 2:33
- 5 DROP - OUT 1:04
- 6 Come Together 1:14
- 7 Faces on Fire 1:56
- 8 Relevant: Now 3:39
- 9 The Early '80s 1:27
- 10 Mean God 1:39
- 11 Another Day 1:47
- 12 The Apt. 1:36
- 13 Off the Wall 2:14
- 14 End of All Things 2:39
- 15 Times New Viking vs. Yo La Tengo 1:45
- 16 Post Teen Drama 1:37
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