Top tracks — play these first
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One Rizla — This track encapsulates the band's blend of urgency and irony, addressing themes of youth disillusionment with a catchy chorus that invites participation.
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Tasteless — With its frenetic pace and biting lyrics, Tasteless stands out as a critique of modern culture's excesses, showcasing the band's lyrical sharpness.
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Concrete — Concrete highlights Shame's ability to weave personal narrative with social commentary, featuring an infectious rhythm that captures the intensity of urban life.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic post-punk instrumentation with sharp lyrics, creating a distinct sound that resonates well.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a fast tempo, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and pacing.
- Several songs utilize abrupt shifts in intensity, often transitioning from quiet verses to explosive choruses.
- The lyrics frequently employ irony and social commentary, with vocal delivery that ranges from shouted to more melodic lines.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Lick
The verses switch from urgent storytelling to a reflective tone about personal failures and societal pressures.
This shift not only deepens the emotional weight of the song but also mirrors the chaotic experience of navigating adulthood.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dust on Trial 3:34
- 2 Concrete 3:34
- 3 One Rizla 3:34
- 4 The Lick 4:11
- 5 Tasteless 3:05
- 6 Donk 1:41
- 7 Gold Hole 4:46
- 8 Friction 4:31
- 9 Lampoon 2:34
- 10 Angie 6:55
Disc 2
- 1 Lampoon (Lightship edition) 2:47
- 2 Gold Hole (Lightship edition) 4:58
- 3 One Rizla (live at Off the Cuff) 3:50
- 4 Concrete (live at Off the Cuff) 4:01
- 5 Dust on Trial (live at Off the Cuff) 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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