What makes Sunbathing Animal by Parquet Courts notable?

'Sunbathing Animal' received widespread critical acclaim, reflecting the band's ability to blend punk ethos with intellectual musings. The album was featured on numerous year-end lists and helped to further cement Parquet Courts' reputation as influential voices in the modern punk landscape. By the time 'Sunbathing Animal' was released in June 2014, Parquet Courts had established themselves as a prominent force in the indie rock scene with their breakthrough album 'Light Up Gold.' This third studio album showcased their evolution toward a more experimental approach, following the critical acclaim of its predecessors while solidifying their unique sound identity.

How many songs are on Sunbathing Animal?

Sunbathing Animal has 13 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Sunbathing Animal

Parquet Courts · 2014

46 min · 13 tracks · punk rock

An intricate tapestry of punk rock energy and artful introspection woven through sharp lyrics and infectious rhythms.

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Bodies Made Of — This opening track immediately sets the tone with its driving beat and clever lyrics that explore themes of existence and identity.
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She's Rolling — With its expansive length and hypnotic groove, this track exemplifies the band's knack for combining punk energy with introspective lyricism.
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Sunbathing Animal — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of alienation and self-reflection, showcasing a blend of catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100

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Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album blends punk energy with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong craftsmanship and varied compositions.

What we noticed

Many tracks employ a conversational vocal style, where lyrics are delivered in a spoken-word manner, enhancing the introspective quality.
Several songs incorporate abrupt changes in dynamics, such as 'Instant Disassembly', which shifts from quiet verses to explosive choruses.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Bodies Made Of 3:21
2 Black & White 3:03
3 Dear Ramona 2:34
4 What Color Is Blood? 3:24
5 Vienna II 1:02
6 Always Back in Town 2:37
7 She’s Rolling 6:33
8 Sunbathing Animal 3:52
9 Up All Night 1:02
10 Instant Disassembly 7:12
11 Ducking & Dodging 4:29
12 Raw Milk 3:59
13 Into the Garden 3:00

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