The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner
Ben Folds Five · 1999
16 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong songwriting and varied arrangements but lacks a fully cohesive narrative throughout.
What we noticed
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of introspection and personal struggle, often juxtaposed with upbeat melodies that create a contrast.
- The instrumentation varies widely across tracks, incorporating piano-driven arrangements alongside guitar and orchestral elements, enhancing the eclectic sound.
- 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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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 Army 3:24
- 2 Don't Change Your Plans 5:10
- 3 Mess 4:02
- 4 Magic 4:02
Reference: MusicBrainz
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