The Rotten Mile
Gallon Drunk · 2007
43 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
A gritty blend of punk rock energy and jazz-infused rhythms, creating a raw yet sophisticated sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Rotten Mile — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its driving beat and vivid storytelling, encapsulating the band's gritty aesthetic.
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Give Me Back What's Mine — This track stands out for its punchy energy and sardonic lyrics, epitomizing the band's punk roots while showcasing their lyrical wit.
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Night Panic Bossa — Blending genres, this song features an infectious rhythm and haunting melodies, illustrating the band's ability to fuse punk with bossa nova influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends punk and jazz elements effectively, showcasing distinctiveness but with some unevenness in cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a driving punk rhythm that is quickly complemented by jazz-influenced brass sections, establishing the album's unique sound.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'Night Panic Bossa', which transitions from a fast-paced punk beat to a slower, more laid-back groove.
- The album includes moments of spoken word interludes and unconventional song structures, particularly in 'All Hands Lost at Sea', which diverges from traditional verse-chorus forms.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Rotten Mile 4:52
- 2 Give Me Back What's Mine 2:16
- 3 Down at the Harbour 3:39
- 4 Put the Bolt in the Door 3:35
- 5 Grand Union Canal 2:50
- 6 On Ward 10 5:53
- 7 Running Out of Time 3:16
- 8 Bad Servant 3:15
- 9 Night Panic Bossa 4:16
- 10 Christmas 2:35
- 11 All Hands Lost at Sea 4:36
- 12 The Shadow of Your Smile 2:46
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