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Sixes, Sevens & Nines

Junkyard · 1991

43 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A gritty blend of hard rock riffs and raw, energetic vocals that encapsulate the spirit of early '90s rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Back on the Streets — This opening track sets a powerful tone for the album with its driving guitar riffs and anthemic chorus, capturing the band's hard rock essence.
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    Killing Time — A standout track featuring a slower tempo that showcases the band's lyrical depth and emotional range, highlighting themes of reflection and urgency.
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    Give the Devil His Due — This song exemplifies Junkyard's ability to combine catchy melodies with darker lyrical content, making it one of the more memorable tracks on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid hard rock elements but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its peers.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
  • Vocals are consistently raw and gritty, often layered with backing harmonies that enhance the energetic feel of the music.
  • Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos that are interwoven with rhythmic changes, creating dynamic shifts within songs.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

  • 1 Back on the Streets 3:47
  • 2 All the Time in the World 4:10
  • 3 Give the Devil His Due 3:52
  • 4 Slippin’ Away 5:24
  • 5 Nowhere to Go but Down 4:28
  • 6 Misery Loves Company 4:02
  • 7 Throw It All Away 3:09
  • 8 Killing Time 6:49
  • 9 Clean the Dirt 3:57
  • 10 Lost in the City 3:34

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