Released 22 years ago this November
Stars of CCTV
Hard-Fi · 2004
34 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic hooks with social themes, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- Several songs feature repeated lyrical motifs that reinforce the album's themes of disillusionment and social commentary.
- The final track, 'Stars of CCTV', serves as a reflective conclusion, contrasting with the more upbeat earlier songs.
- 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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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
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 Cash Machine 3:46
- 2 Hard to Beat 4:12
- 3 Middle Eastern Holiday 3:57
- 4 Stronger 2:56
- 5 Hard to Dub 3:39
- 6 Gotta Reason 2:49
- 7 Feltham Is Singing Out 4:38
- 8 Move On Now 5:08
- 9 Cash Machine Dub 3:45
Reference: MusicBrainz
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