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Something Wrong

Bang Gang · 2003

47 min · 12 tracks · trip hop

Ethereal melodies entwine with haunting beats, crafting a dreamlike soundscape that defines the essence of early 2000s trip hop.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Something Wrong — The title track encapsulates the album's haunting atmosphere with its minimalist instrumentation and introspective lyrics, setting the emotional tone for the entire record.
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    Inside — Opening the album, Inside showcases the lush soundscapes and layered vocals that became hallmarks of Bang Gang's style, effectively drawing listeners into their world.
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    It's Allright — This track features an uplifting contrast to the more somber pieces on the album, blending melancholic melodies with hopeful lyrical themes, highlighting the band's versatility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines atmospheric production with varied tempos, creating a distinctive yet cohesive trip hop experience.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, layering ethereal vocals over minimalist beats, creating a sense of tension.
  • Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo shifts, such as 'Forward and Reverse', which juxtaposes slow verses with faster choruses.
  • The final three tracks maintain a consistent atmospheric quality but shift towards more introspective themes, culminating in a subdued ending.
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
7/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Follow

    The lyrics shift from introspection to a direct appeal for connection reveals vulnerability amidst broader existential themes.

    This structural change deepens emotional engagement by transitioning from solitary contemplation to an urgent call for shared experience.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Inside 5:39
  • 2 Follow 4:51
  • 3 Something Wrong 2:53
  • 4 It's Allright 4:06
  • 5 There Was a Whisper 3:59
  • 6 Forward and Reverse 3:54
  • 7 Find What You Get 3:28
  • 8 In the Morning 4:40
  • 9 Stop in the Name of Love 3:34
  • 10 Everything's Gone 2:25
  • 11 Contradictions 4:46
  • 12 Look at the Sun 2:51

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