What makes Teenager by The Thrills notable?

Teenager received mixed to positive reviews, with critics noting its melodic strengths but also suggesting it lacked the freshness of earlier works. Despite this, the album secured a place in the indie rock scene of the mid-2000s, influencing subsequent Irish bands looking to capture a similar blend of upbeat melodies and introspective themes. Released in early 2007, Teenager was The Thrills' third studio album, following their critically acclaimed releases So Much for the City and Let's Bottle Bohemia. At this point, the band was navigating the pressures of maintaining their unique sound while expanding their musical palette, marking a transitional phase in their career.

How many songs are on Teenager?

Teenager has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Teenager

The Thrills · 2007

40 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

A sun-kissed blend of jangly guitars and reflective lyrics captures the essence of youthful nostalgia and indie charm.

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The Midnight Choir — This opening track sets a reflective tone with its lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics that explore themes of longing and memory.
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Nothing Changes Around Here — With its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics about stagnation, this song encapsulates the central theme of youthful restlessness found throughout the album.
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Teenager — The title track serves as a poignant reflection on adolescence, blending wistful lyrics with an infectious melody that resonates with listeners' own experiences.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album showcases melodic strengths but lacks the freshness of earlier works, making it solid yet unremarkable.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
The lyrics often reflect themes of nostalgia and youthful experiences, with a conversational tone that invites listener connection.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 The Midnight Choir 3:41
2 This Year 2:55
3 Nothing Changes Around Here 4:12
4 Restaurant 3:27
5 I Came All This Way 3:40
6 Long Forgotten Song 3:16
7 I'm So Sorry 2:52
8 No More Empty Words 3:23
9 Teenager 3:25
10 Should've Known Better 3:30
11 There's Joy to Be Found / The Boy Who Caught All the Breaks 6:34

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Nothing Changes Around Here

2007

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Let's Bottle Bohemia

2004

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