Sun Racket
Throwing Muses · 2020
34 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A tapestry of intricate melodies and layered guitars woven with introspective lyrics that evoke both nostalgia and urgency.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dark Blue — This opening track sets the tone with its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, capturing a sense of longing and unease that permeates the album.
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Milk at McDonald’s — With its vivid imagery and playful yet poignant lyrics, this track encapsulates the band's ability to blend everyday moments with emotional resonance.
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Frosting — The closing track offers a cathartic culmination of the album's themes, showcasing dynamic shifts in instrumentation and heartfelt vocal delivery that linger long after it ends.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate melodies and layered guitars, with a strong emotional undercurrent throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a shift to more upbeat rhythms in the second and third tracks.
- Several songs feature intricate guitar layering, creating a dense soundscape that supports the introspective lyrics.
- The final three tracks slow down significantly, allowing for a contemplative close to the album.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- nostalgic melodies with urgency
- short tracks for swift engagement
- introspective moments amidst energy
- for reflective afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lengthy epics
- prefer straightforward, upbeat sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Sun Racket is Throwing Muses' first album in nearly a decade, following their 2013 release, Purgatory/Paradise. This album marks a return to the alternative rock scene after a hiatus during which frontwoman Kristin Hersch focused on solo projects and personal endeavors, reaffirming the band's unique sound and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pixies· Belly· The Breeders
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dark Blue 3:54
- 2 Bywater 3:53
- 3 Maria Laguna 1:53
- 4 Bo Diddley Bridge 3:25
- 5 Milk at McDonald’s 2:47
- 6 Upstairs Dan 3:43
- 7 St. Charles 1:55
- 8 Frosting 4:58
- 9 Kay Catherine 4:11
- 10 Sue’s 3:49
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