Top tracks — play these first
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Because You’re Frightened — This track opens the album with an unsettling tone, showcasing Magazine's unique blend of tension and melody while addressing themes of fear and alienation.
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I Want to Burn Again — The song's driving rhythm and intense vocal delivery encapsulate the frustration and desire for change, embodying the album's overarching themes of discontent.
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A Song From Under the Floorboards — This track stands out for its haunting atmosphere and introspective lyrics, representing a pivotal moment where vulnerability meets critique of societal norms.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends sharp lyrics and innovative sound, marking it as a significant entry in the new wave genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature jagged guitar lines that create a sense of urgency, while the fourth track introduces a slower tempo with a more reflective tone.
- Lyrically, the album employs sharp, sardonic commentary on urban life, with several tracks featuring spoken word elements interspersed with singing.
- The final track is notably longer than the others, incorporating a gradual build-up that culminates in an expansive instrumental section.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 Because You’re Frightened 3:56
- 2 Model Worker 2:53
- 3 I’m a Party 3:05
- 4 You Never Knew Me 5:26
- 5 Philadelphia 4:08
- 6 I Want to Burn Again 5:17
- 7 Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) 3:40
- 8 Sweetheart Contract 3:20
- 9 Stuck 4:07
- 10 A Song From Under the Floorboards 4:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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