Techniques
Modern Baseball · 2014
47 min · 16 tracks · punk rock
Energetic punk rock bursts collide with introspective lyrics, capturing the angst of youth in a raw and melodic fashion.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Love — This track stands out for its heartfelt lyrics about longing and vulnerability, encapsulating the album's emotional core while featuring catchy melodies.
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Casket — With its poignant exploration of loss and nostalgia, Casket highlights the band's ability to merge punk energy with deeply reflective songwriting.
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Home — This song combines an upbeat tempo with lyrics that touch on themes of belonging and identity, making it a quintessential anthem for disenchanted youth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Techniques combines energetic punk with introspective lyrics, marking its place in the emo revival scene.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features fast-paced tracks that maintain a high energy level, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more introspective themes.
- Several songs incorporate dual vocal lines, allowing for a back-and-forth dynamic that emphasizes the emotional content of the lyrics.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of youthful energy
- introspective moments of reflection
- cathartic sing-along potential
- raw emotions for late nights
- playful irreverence with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- seek polished production quality
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, Techniques was Modern Baseball's debut full-length album after a series of well-received EPs. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the emo revival scene, showcasing their unique blend of pop-punk and emotional honesty.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Wonder Years· Joyce Manor· PUP
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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My Love
The shift to addressing a past relationship directly reveals layers of regret and yearning.
This direct address marks a distinct emotional pivot in the song, cutting through the more generalized reflections present in earlier verses.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Best Friend 0:49
- 2 Short 1:40
- 3 My Love 3:34
- 4 Casket 4:09
- 5 Home 4:42
- 6 Hope 3:54
- 7 It's Cold Out Here 2:56
- 8 The Weekend (demo) 3:00
- 9 Tears Over Beers (demo) 2:59
- 10 Phone Tag 2:53
- 11 (240) 2:19
- 12 Re-Do (acoustic) 3:18
- 13 Voting Early 2:04
- 14 Rock Bottom (demo) 2:14
- 15 Pothole (demo) 2:31
- 16 Unlisted Track 4:22
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