The Babies
The Babies · 2011
28 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A raw blend of melodic punk and lo-fi indie rock that captures youthful restlessness and fleeting moments.
Top tracks — play these first
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Run Me Over — The opening track sets the tone with its punchy riffs and urgent vocals, encapsulating the band's energetic spirit.
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Personality — Clocking in at just over a minute, this track showcases the band's knack for brevity while delivering sharp lyrical wit and catchy melodies.
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Wild 1 — This track stands out for its layered harmonies and reflective lyrics, presenting a more contemplative side amidst the album's energetic pace.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures youthful energy with its raw sound and dual vocal dynamics, making it a notable entry in indie rock.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature dual vocals that create a conversational dynamic, often alternating lines rather than verses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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 Run Me Over 2:41
- 2 Sunset 2:42
- 3 All Things Come to Pass 2:25
- 4 Voice Like Thunder 1:49
- 5 Meet Me in the City 2:48
- 6 Personality 1:16
- 7 Breakin the Law 2:51
- 8 Sick Kid 2:52
- 9 Wild 1 3:35
- 10 Wild 2 3:06
- 11 Caroline 2:46
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