Released 30 years ago
Seasick
Imperial Teen · 1996
38 min · 11 tracks · indie pop
A vibrant mix of catchy melodies and quirky lyrics that captures the playful spirit of 90s indie pop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Water Boy — This brief yet punchy track captures the band's playful essence through its catchy chorus and whimsical lyrics about childhood innocence.
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Butch — With its infectious hook and clever wordplay, this song stands out as a highlight that showcases the band's knack for blending humor with catchy melodies.
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Luxury — The moody undertones of this track juxtapose with its upbeat instrumentation, illustrating the band's ability to weave contrasting emotions into their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Seasick blends catchy melodies with quirky lyrics, showcasing a distinctive indie pop sound of the 90s.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more introspective lyrics.
- Several songs incorporate playful vocal harmonies that shift between male and female voices, creating a dynamic interplay throughout the record.
- The use of unconventional song structures is evident, with some tracks featuring abrupt changes in tempo and mood.
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Imperial Teen 4:56
- 2 Water Boy 1:36
- 3 Butch 4:27
- 4 Pig Latin 3:03
- 5 Blaming the Baby 2:15
- 6 You're One 3:23
- 7 Balloon 3:46
- 8 Tippy Tap 4:14
- 9 Copafeelia 2:46
- 10 Luxury 4:23
- 11 Eternity 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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