Released 70 years ago
Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets · 1956
2 min · 12 tracks · rock and roll
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This album captures the essence of early rock and roll with energetic rhythms and memorable melodies.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, creating an engaging interaction between the lead singer and the backing band.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly, providing a brief respite before concluding with a lively finish.
- 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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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
Defined its genre or moment. 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 Rock Around the Clock 2:11
- 2 Shake, Rattle and Roll
- 3 A.B.C. Boogie
- 4 Thirteen Women
- 5 Razzle‐Dazzle
- 6 Two Hound Dogs
- 7 Dim, Dim the Lights
- 8 Happy Baby
- 9 Birth of the Boogie
- 10 Mambo Rock
- 11 Burn That Candle
- 12 Rock‐A‐Beatin’ Boogie
Reference: MusicBrainz
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