The Make It All Show
Skating Polly · 2018
42 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
A raw blend of punk energy and melodic hooks that captures youthful defiance and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Classless Act — The opening track sets the tone with its fierce energy and confrontational lyrics that challenge social norms, embodying the album's rebellious spirit.
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Queen For A Day — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and reflective verses that explore themes of self-empowerment and the weight of expectations.
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Don't Leave Me Gravity — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song encapsulates the emotional depth of the album, showcasing a more vulnerable side of the band.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic punk elements while exploring varied lyrical themes through dynamic vocal interplay.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, establishing a punk rock intensity.
- Several songs feature alternating vocal lines between the two lead singers, creating a dynamic interplay that enhances the lyrical themes.
- The album includes moments of quiet introspection, particularly in tracks like 'Long Ride' and 'This Vacation', which contrast with the more aggressive pieces.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- youthful defiance and introspection
- punchy tracks for quick bursts
- playful anthems for group sing-alongs
- raw energy with melodic hooks
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of slow, patient music
- prefer polished, produced sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Make It All Show is Skating Polly's fourth studio album, following their 2017 release, New Trick. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their distinctive sound while continuing to explore themes of identity and societal pressures. This album reflects their growth as artists and showcases a maturation in their songwriting approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sleater-Kinney· Bikini Kill· The Distillers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Classless Act 3:32
- 2 Little Girl Blue and The Battle Envy 6:05
- 3 Free Will At Ease 2:58
- 4 Queen For A Day 3:17
- 5 They're Cheap (I'm Free) 3:43
- 6 Long Ride 3:52
- 7 Camelot 3:28
- 8 Hollywood Factory 2:55
- 9 This Vacation 3:53
- 10 Flatwound Strings 4:38
- 11 Don't Leave Me Gravity 4:00
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