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Released 10 years ago

The Stranger

Creeper · 2016

16 min · 5 tracks · horror punk

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100
Foothills
Higher than 29% of albums we've rated

The EP combines horror themes with punk energy, showcasing strong contrasts in its songwriting and sound.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a haunting organ that sets a dark tone, followed by aggressive guitar riffs that establish the punk energy.
  • The final track includes an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, leaving an eerie atmosphere.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 The Secret Society 2:43
  • 2 Valentine 3:25
  • 3 Black Mass 2:21
  • 4 Misery 3:50
  • 5 Astral Projection 3:57

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