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Size Really Does Matter

Pretty Boy Floyd · 2003

38 min · 10 tracks · glam metal

A raucous blend of glam metal and hard rock that combines catchy hooks with gritty, rebellious energy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fuck the Rock — This track encapsulates the band's defiant attitude, with anthemic vocals and driving guitars that challenge mainstream expectations of the rock genre.
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    Another Day (In the Death of America) — The song stands out for its poignant commentary on societal issues, merging catchy melodies with introspective lyrics that showcase the band's growth.
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    Earth Girls — This track highlights the band's signature glam style, blending playful lyrics with energetic riffs that evoke classic glam rock nostalgia.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

39 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album captures the glam metal essence but lacks standout compositions and depth for lasting appeal.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of power chords and anthemic choruses across nearly all tracks, creating a cohesive sound.
  • Several songs employ gang vocals during the choruses, enhancing the rebellious energy typical of glam metal.
  • The tempo varies slightly but maintains a high-energy pace throughout, with only one track slowing down significantly.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
5/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
4/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Dead 2:12
  • 2 Suicide 4:02
  • 3 I've Got Nothing 2:31
  • 4 Earth Girls 3:18
  • 5 Things I Said 5:17
  • 6 Another Day (In the Death of America) 2:45
  • 7 2Heads2Faces 4:46
  • 8 Fuck the Rock 4:24
  • 9 727 5:21
  • 10 It's Alright 3:24

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