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Star Start here — The opening track sets an energetic tone for the album with its catchy hooks and showcases the band's signature blend of technical prowess and melodic sensibility.
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Comfortably Dumb — This track incorporates biting satire through its lyrics while maintaining a funky groove, representing the band's ability to merge thoughtful commentary with infectious rhythms.
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Take Us Alive — With its driving guitar riffs and powerful chorus, this song encapsulates the urgency and vitality of Extreme's sound, making it a highlight in their live performances.
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Peace (Saudade) — The closing track offers a reflective tone that contrasts the album's energetic moments, showcasing the band's emotional depth and lyrical introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong musicianship and varied tempos but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a faster tempo that energizes the album.
- Several tracks incorporate complex guitar solos and intricate arrangements, particularly in 'Take Us Alive' and 'King of the Ladies'.
- The album closes with a softer, reflective track, 'Peace (Saudade)', which contrasts sharply with the preceding energetic songs.
- 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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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- introspective reflective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a successful return after a decade, showcasing continued musical vitality.
- Themes
- comeback nostalgia· satirical funk grooves· reflective closure
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Saudades de Rock marked Extreme's first studio album in over a decade, following their 1995 release, Waiting for the Punchline. The band had reformed in 2007 after a lengthy hiatus, making this comeback significant in reconnecting with their fanbase while exploring new musical directions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mr. Big· Faith No More· Racer X
Tracklist
- 1 Star Start here 4:11
- 2 Comfortably Dumb 4:44
- 3 Learn to Love 5:27
- 4 Take Us Alive 3:23
- 5 Run 4:41
- 6 Last Hour 5:37
- 7 Flower Man 3:53
- 8 King of the Ladies 4:22
- 9 Ghost 4:58
- 10 Slide 4:35
- 11 Interface 4:34
- 12 Sunrise 6:14
- 13 Peace (Saudade) 6:35
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Lean into It
Mr. Big
Shares dynamic hard rock with intricate musicianship and emotional vocal delivery.
By the Way
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Combines funk grooves with rock, echoing themes of nostalgia and complex musicianship.
Vivid
Living Colour
Merges hard rock with funk influences, reflecting on societal themes with emotive soundscapes.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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