Spirit If...
Kevin Drew · 2007
2 min · 16 tracks · indie rock
A raw exploration of emotional turmoil woven through lo-fi instrumentation and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of indie rock's vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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Farewell to the Pressure Kids — This opening track sets a contemplative tone with its reflective lyrics about youth and societal expectations, encapsulating the album's thematic core.
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F - ked Up Kid — The juxtaposition of raw emotion and catchy melodies in this track highlights Drew's knack for blending personal struggles with musical accessibility.
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Aging Faces / Losing Places — This track stands out for its poignant lyrical examination of time and change, embodying the album's introspective spirit through its haunting melody.
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 introspective lyrics create a distinct indie rock experience, though it lacks strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- Several tracks employ unconventional song structures, often shifting dynamics abruptly to reflect the lyrical themes of turmoil and introspection.
- The lyrics are deeply personal, often delivered in a conversational tone that invites listeners into Drew's inner thoughts and experiences.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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 Farewell to the Pressure Kids
- 2 Tbtf
- 3 F - ked Up Kid
- 4 Safety Bricks
- 5 Lucky Ones
- 6 Broke Me Up
- 7 Gang Bang Suicide
- 8 Frightening Lives
- 9 Underneath the Skin
- 10 Big Love
- 11 Backed Out on the...
- 12 Aging Faces / Losing Places
- 13 Bodhi Sappy Weekend
- 14 When It Begins
- 15 Westminister 2:31
- 16 Cocaine Skin
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