Top tracks — play these first
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This Piece of Poetry Is Meant to Do Harm — Opening with an audacious declaration, this track sets a provocative tone for the album while showcasing the band's lyrical wit and theatrical flair.
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Clamour for Glamour — This track epitomizes the album’s glam rock essence, merging catchy hooks with sharp commentary on fame and desire, making it a standout anthem.
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Let Me Down Gently — With its earnest plea wrapped in lush melodies, this song reveals the emotional depth beneath the glitzy veneer, highlighting the band's versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends glam rock with pop melodies, showcasing energetic tracks but lacking deep lyrical substance.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the pop sensibility.
- The album includes abrupt tempo shifts, such as moving from the upbeat 'Rock City Wankers' to the slower 'Let Me Down Gently', creating dynamic contrast.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- flamboyant anthems for celebration
- short bursts of infectious energy
- playful irreverence with catchy hooks
- upbeat tracks for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, reflective music
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 27, 2004, 'State of The Ark' was The Ark's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'We Are The Ark'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their position in the Swedish pop rock scene, building on the momentum from previous successes and continuing to evolve their theatrical style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queen· T. Rex· David Bowie
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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One of Us Is Gonna Die Young
The moment shifts from playful banter to stark reality as it confronts mortality amidst youthful bravado.
This transition encapsulates a tension between carefree living and the inevitable seriousness of life, enhancing the song's thematic complexity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Piece of Poetry Is Meant to Do Harm 3:27
- 2 Rock City Wankers 4:10
- 3 Clamour for Glamour 3:10
- 4 One of Us Is Gonna Die Young 3:30
- 5 Let Me Down Gently 2:58
- 6 Hey Kwanongoma! 4:48
- 7 The Others 3:27
- 8 Girl You’re Gonna Get ’em (Real Soon) 3:27
- 9 Deliver Us From Free Will 5:09
- 10 No End 3:29
- 11 Trust Is Shareware 4:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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