Spare Ribs
Sleaford Mods · 2021
42 min · 13 tracks · post-punk
A raw, confrontational blend of minimalist beats and sharp, socio-political lyrics that cut through contemporary British life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shortcummings — This track encapsulates the band's signature blend of humor and critique, targeting political figures with biting lyrics that resonate with listeners amidst ongoing political turmoil.
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I Don’t Rate You — With its infectious beat and scathing lyrics about superficiality in social media culture, this track highlights the album's critical edge while maintaining an engaging rhythm.
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Nudge It — The track's relentless energy and provocative lyrics serve as a call to action against complacency, embodying the album's overall theme of resistance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw sound and sharp lyrics create a distinctive voice within post-punk, though it may not have widespread recognition yet.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of minimalist drum patterns and bass lines that create a stark backdrop for the vocal delivery.
- Each track typically maintains a mid-tempo pace, with lyrics delivered in a spoken-word style that emphasizes socio-political themes.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt transitions, often shifting from one idea to another without traditional verse-chorus structures.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sharp commentary on modern discontent
- short bursts of pointed critique
- gritty explorations of urban life
- energetic tracks for quick listening
- ironic humor with biting delivery
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished melodic structures
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 15, 2021, Spare Ribs marks Sleaford Mods' fifth studio album and follows their critically acclaimed record, All That Glue. By this time, the duo had solidified their reputation as a defining voice in modern post-punk, gaining wider recognition and a loyal fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Idles· Fat White Family· The Fall
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The New Brick 0:44
- 2 Shortcummings 3:34
- 3 Nudge It 3:43
- 4 Elocution 2:58
- 5 Out There 3:56
- 6 Glimpses 2:42
- 7 Top Room 3:50
- 8 Mork n Mindy 3:24
- 9 Spare Ribs 3:52
- 10 All Day Ticket 3:44
- 11 Thick Ear 3:04
- 12 I Don’t Rate You 4:04
- 13 Fishcakes 3:08
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