Released 10 years ago
Teens Of Denial
Car Seat Headrest · 2016
70 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of introspective lyrics and dynamic arrangements creates a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks, with several exceeding five minutes, allowing for extended instrumental sections and dynamic shifts in intensity.
- Lyrical themes are often delivered in a stream-of-consciousness style, with verses that blend personal anecdotes and broader existential reflections.
- The production employs a lo-fi aesthetic, with raw vocal takes and guitar-driven arrangements that create an intimate yet chaotic sound.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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 Fill in the Blank 4:05
- 2 Vincent 7:45
- 3 Destroyed by Hippie Powers 5:03
- 4 (Joe Gets Kicked Out of School for Using) Drugs With Friends (But Says This Isn’t a Problem) 5:37
- 5 Not What I Needed 4:31
- 6 Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales 6:15
- 7 1937 State Park 4:00
- 8 Unforgiving Girl (She’s Not an) 5:26
- 9 Cosmic Hero 8:31
- 10 The Ballad of the Costa Concordia 11:30
- 11 Connect the Dots (The Saga of Frank Sinatra) 6:07
- 12 Joe Goes to School 1:19
Reference: MusicBrainz
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