Spent Bullets
Adam Franklin · 2009
37 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of melodic guitar work and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of alternative rock in the late 2000s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Surge — Opening the album with an energetic pulse, this track sets a dynamic tone that showcases Franklin's knack for combining catchy melodies with thoughtful lyrics.
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Bolts of Melody — This song exemplifies Franklin's ability to craft vivid imagery through his lyrics, paired with an infectious melody that lingers long after it ends.
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It Hurts to See You Go — The emotional weight of this track highlights Franklin's introspective songwriting and adds a poignant touch to the album's overall narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodic elements and introspective lyrics but lacks a cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving guitar riff in 'Surge' that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half.
- Tracks like 'Autumn Leaf' and 'Winter Girls' feature layered instrumentation that creates a lush soundscape, contrasting with more stripped-down moments.
- The final track, 'Two Dollar Dress', concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving an open-ended feeling.
- 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
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 Surge 3:01
- 2 Teardrops Keep Fallin' Out My Head 3:31
- 3 Bolts of Melody 4:59
- 4 Autumn Leaf 3:30
- 5 Winter Girls 4:03
- 6 It Hurts to See You Go 4:10
- 7 Big Sur 3:27
- 8 Champs 4:05
- 9 End Credits 2:44
- 10 Two Dollar Dress 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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