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Singles Breaking Up

Don Caballero · 1999

46 min · 13 tracks · post-rock

Intricate guitar work and dynamic rhythms create a labyrinth of sound that challenges the conventions of post-rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Lucky Father Brown — This opening track showcases the band's signature blend of intricate time signatures and melodic guitar lines, setting an ambitious tone for the album.
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    Unresolved Kharma — The song exemplifies Don Caballero's ability to fuse tension and release, with shifting dynamics that captivate listeners throughout its runtime.
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    Room Temperature Lounge — As a lengthy exploration of ambient textures and rhythmic interplay, this track encapsulates the experimental spirit of the album, pushing boundaries in instrumental music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
61 /100
Treeline
Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate compositions and distinctive rhythms that define its post-rock sound.

What we noticed

  • Guitar melodies often intertwine with intricate drum patterns, resulting in a dense and layered sound.
  • Several tracks incorporate abrupt transitions between sections, challenging traditional song structures and maintaining listener engagement.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Lucky Father Brown 3:16
  • 2 Belted Sweater 2:08
  • 3 Shoe Shine 5:31
  • 4 Unresolved Kharma 4:14
  • 5 Puddin’ in My Eye 2:56
  • 6 My Ten Year Old Lady Is Giving It Away 5:46
  • 7 Our Caballero 2:08
  • 8 ANDANDANDANDANDANDANDANDANDAND 2:17
  • 9 First Hits 3:27
  • 10 No More Peace and Quiet for the Warlike 4:36
  • 11 If You’ve Read Dr. Adder Then You Know What I Want 1:05
  • 12 Trey Dog’s Acid 3:52
  • 13 Room Temperature Lounge 5:07

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