Super Critical
The Ting Tings · 2014
31 min · 9 tracks · indie pop
A vibrant blend of dance-punk and synth-pop that pulses with infectious energy and playful lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Super Critical — The title track sets the tone for the album, featuring catchy hooks and an upbeat tempo that encapsulate the band’s playful reinvention of their style.
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Daughter — This track stands out with its introspective lyrics juxtaposed against a danceable beat, showcasing the band's ability to blend depth with accessibility.
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Wrong Club — With its clever lyricism and infectious rhythm, this song effectively captures feelings of disconnection and social anxiety, resonating with many listeners.
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Wabi Sabi — This track explores themes of imperfection through a refined sonic palette, emphasizing The Ting Tings’ growth as artists willing to experiment with new sounds.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic compositions with playful lyrics but lacks significant depth for lasting engagement.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a dance-punk tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent tempo and upbeat feel.
- Several songs feature layered synths and rhythmic hooks, creating a vibrant soundscape that encourages movement.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- inviting sing-along moments
- short bursts of energy
- for upbeat gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, reflective music
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2014, Super Critical marked The Ting Tings' third studio album, following their 2012 record, Sounds from Nowheresville. At this point in their career, the duo aimed to reinvent their sound while navigating a shift in public interest and industry expectations after their initial success with 2008's We Started Nothing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs· CSS· The Klaxons
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Only Love
The moment shifts from a light-hearted sentiment to a stark reflection on love's complexities, revealing deeper emotional layers beneath its upbeat facade.
This transition not only adds depth to the song but also showcases the band's lyrical maturity in navigating lighter themes with serious undertones.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Super Critical 3:32
- 2 Daughter 3:15
- 3 Do It Again 3:52
- 4 Wrong Club 4:17
- 5 Wabi Sabi 3:31
- 6 Only Love 3:10
- 7 Communication 3:35
- 8 Green Poison 3:49
- 9 Failure 2:37
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