St. Jude (15th Anniversary Edition) cover

St. Jude (15th Anniversary Edition)

Courteeners · 2022

14 min · 4 tracks · indie rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

40 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks cohesion in its sequencing.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
  • Several tracks feature prominent guitar hooks that are layered with vocal harmonies, creating a rich melodic texture.
  • The lyrics often reflect themes of youth and disillusionment, with a conversational style that engages listeners directly.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 That Kiss (acoustic / remastered 2022) 3:34
  • 2 Bide Your Time (acoustic / remastered 2022) 3:05
  • 3 Not Nineteen Forever (remastered 2022) 4:02
  • 4 It’ll Take More Than a Weekend Away to Fix This Mess 4:10

Reference: MusicBrainz