Slick Shoes
Slick Shoes · 2002
31 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic blend of melodic punk energy with introspective lyrics that capture the essence of early 2000s youth culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Ignorance — The opening track sets an energetic tone with its driving rhythm and catchy chorus, encapsulating the band's signature sound while addressing themes of self-awareness.
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Pass Me By — This track showcases a balance of melodic guitar riffs and poignant lyrics about feeling overlooked, resonating deeply with listeners navigating their own insecurities.
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Alone — Featuring raw emotional delivery, this song delves into feelings of isolation and longing, making it a standout moment that highlights the band's lyrical depth.
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151 — At just over two minutes, this fast-paced track distills the essence of punk rock energy while addressing themes of youthful rebellion in a memorable way.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and relatable lyrics, typical of early 2000s pop-punk but lacks standout cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower pace with a more introspective tone.
- Several songs feature dual vocal harmonies that emphasize the melodic aspects of the punk sound.
- The album closes with a track that features an extended instrumental outro, creating a sense of resolution.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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 My Ignorance 3:28
- 2 Pass Me By 2:54
- 3 Friday Night 2:30
- 4 Ten Ways 2:20
- 5 Alone 3:14
- 6 I Know 2:36
- 7 Remember 3:02
- 8 So Much More 2:46
- 9 1 A.M. 2:32
- 10 No More Words 2:39
- 11 1000 Times Before 1:26
- 12 151 2:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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