Tear the Signs Down
The Automatic · 2010
37 min · 11 tracks · electro
A vibrant fusion of electro-pop and rock, pulsing with energy and layered synths that invite both dance and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Insides — Opening the album, Insides combines catchy hooks with a driving beat, setting an energetic tone that defines the album's eclectic style.
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Cannot Be Saved — This track features a haunting melody accompanied by poignant lyrics that explore themes of emotional struggle, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
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Tear It Down — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's ethos of dismantling barriers with its anthemic chorus and engaging rhythms, making it a standout moment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic electro-pop with rock elements but struggles with cohesion and depth over time.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a driving beat and layered synths that set an energetic tone, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, creating a dynamic interplay between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, introducing more introspective lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- 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
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
- pulsing energy for dance parties
- catchy tracks for upbeat moods
- short bursts of vibrant intensity
- synth-driven anthems for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- slow, contemplative listening preference
- long, sprawling musical explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2010, Tear the Signs Down marked The Automatic's third studio album. Following their breakthrough debut, Not Accepted Anywhere, this record represented a shift as they navigated changes in sound and lineup while attempting to solidify their place in the evolving UK music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hot Chip· Chvrches· Passion Pit
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Insides 4:09
- 2 Interstate 3:34
- 3 Cannot Be Saved 2:51
- 4 List 3:34
- 5 Run and Hide 3:26
- 6 Sweat Heat Noise 3:20
- 7 High Time 4:39
- 8 Race to the Heart of the Sun 3:35
- 9 Can I Take You Home 3:06
- 10 Something Else 1:38
- 11 Tear It Down 3:17
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