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Sing Along With Los Straitjackets

Los Straitjackets · 2017

33 min · 15 tracks · instrumental rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases vibrant instrumentals with catchy melodies, maintaining energy throughout while offering some contrast at the end.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of reverb-drenched guitar melodies that evoke classic surf rock sounds.
  • Each track maintains a brisk tempo, with most songs clocking in under three minutes, creating a lively and energetic flow.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response structures between guitars and rhythm sections, enhancing the playful vibe.
  • The last two tracks slow down slightly, providing a brief contrast before the album concludes.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Disc 1

  • 1 Black Is Black 3:11
  • 2 Chica Alborotada aka Tallahassee Lassie 1:53
  • 3 Treat Her Right 2:44
  • 4 I Ain't the One 3:00
  • 5 Down the Line 2:12
  • 6 Rey Criollo aka King Creole 2:06
  • 7 California Sun 2:30
  • 8 I'll Go Down Swinging 2:10
  • 9 La Suegra aka Mother in Law 2:24
  • 10 Bumble Bee 2:47
  • 11 Shake That Rat 2:27
  • 12 The End of the World 3:52
  • 13 A Huevo 2:10

Disc 2

  • 1 I Thought It Over
  • 2 Bim Bam Baby

Reference: MusicBrainz