Straight??!!
The Dogs D'Amour · 1990
45 min · 13 tracks · glam punk
Gritty glam punk riffs collide with raw, emotive vocals, creating anthems of rebellion and heartache.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kiss My Heart Goodbye — This track showcases the band's signature blend of catchy hooks and emotional intensity, encapsulating the struggles of love and loss that permeate the album.
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Heroine — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics about addiction, this song represents a darker side of the band's lyrical themes while highlighting their musical versatility.
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Victims of Success — A powerful commentary on the pitfalls of fame, this track merges sharp guitar work with reflective lyrics, establishing its relevance in rock narratives.
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Flyin' Solo — This song stands out for its anthemic chorus and relatable themes of independence and self-discovery, embodying the spirit of glam punk.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines gritty riffs with emotive vocals, creating a solid but uneven experience reflective of its genre.
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 solos that serve as emotional peaks, particularly in 'You Can't Burn the Devil' and 'Heroine'.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of rebellion and heartache, with a raw vocal delivery that emphasizes emotional intensity.
- 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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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
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 Cardboard Town 3:12
- 2 Kiss My Heart Goodbye 4:15
- 3 Lie in This Land 3:07
- 4 You Can't Burn the Devil 3:20
- 5 No Gypsy Blood 2:22
- 6 Empty World 2:29
- 7 Back on the Juice 3:51
- 8 Evil 3:24
- 9 Victims of Success 3:11
- 10 Flyin' Solo 4:12
- 11 Heroine 4:43
- 12 Chiva 4:59
- 13 Lady Nicotine 2:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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