Top tracks — play these first
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North East Rising Sun — This track exemplifies the album's rhythmic complexity and layers of sound, showcasing Trans Am's ability to intertwine catchy hooks with avant-garde elements.
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Obscene Strategies — With its driving beat and sharp synth lines, this song encapsulates the band's knack for marrying punk energy with electronic influences, making it a standout piece.
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Tesco v. Sainsbury's — This track uses humor and social commentary to critique consumer culture, highlighting the band's unique approach to lyrical content amidst their instrumental prowess.
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Shining Path — The expansive soundscape in this track underscores the band's post-rock roots while incorporating elements of tension and release that keep listeners engaged throughout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases inventive structures and sound explorations, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, layering electronic elements over live instrumentation.
- The final three tracks utilize extended instrumental passages that explore ambient soundscapes, contrasting with the earlier rhythmic focus.
- 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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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
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 First Words 4:14
- 2 North East Rising Sun 4:44
- 3 Obscene Strategies 3:45
- 4 Conspiracy of the Gods 4:33
- 5 Exit Management Solution 1:04
- 6 Climbing Up the Ladder, Parts III and IV 3:29
- 7 4,738 Regrets 3:50
- 8 Reprieve 3:38
- 9 Tesco v. Sainsbury's 2:51
- 10 Shining Path 4:09
- 11 Triangular Pyramid 6:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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