There Is No Love Between Us Anymore
Pop Will Eat Itself · 1988
23 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock
A frenzied mix of industrial beats and rap-inflected vocals, punctuated by catchy hooks and satirical lyrics exploring disillusionment.
Top tracks — play these first
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There Is No Love Between Us Anymore Start here — This title track encapsulates the album's essence with its biting commentary on relationships and a driving rhythm that showcases the band's eclectic style.
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Love Missile F1-11 — As one of the standout tracks, it combines punchy beats with incisive lyrics that critique societal norms, making it an anthem for disaffected youth.
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Picnic in the Sky — This track features playful yet dark imagery that reflects the band's signature irreverence, blending upbeat melodies with a sense of underlying chaos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of industrial beats and rap vocals creates a distinctive sound, though its cohesion varies across tracks.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a heavy industrial beat that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the next three tracks before a brief dip in tempo.
- Vocals alternate between rap-inflected verses and melodic choruses, creating a dynamic interplay that emphasizes the satirical lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate samples and electronic elements, adding layers of texture that enhance the overall sound without overwhelming the core instrumentation.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of energetic fun
- playful irreverence throughout tracks
- catchy anthems for group sing-alongs
- quick tempo shifts and surprises
Maybe skip if you
- prefers lengthy, immersive experiences
- seeks deep introspective themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album established their unique sound and gained notable recognition.
- Career context
- Released on January 18, 1988, There Is No Love Between Us Anymore was Pop Will Eat Itself's debut album, setting the stage for their unique fusion of genres. At this point in their career, the band was still emerging from the underground scene, establishing their identity amidst the growing popularity of alternative rock in the UK.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ned's Atomic Dustbin· The Prodigy· Faith No More
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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There Is No Love Between Us Anymore
The bridge introduces a stark shift in tone, contrasting earlier playful energy with a more somber reflection on lost connections.
This tonal shift deepens the emotional landscape of the song, highlighting the disjunction between carefree attitudes and harsh realities.
Tracklist
- 1 There Is No Love Between Us Anymore Start here 3:38
- 2 Picnic in the Sky 2:47
- 3 ...On the Razor's Edge... 4:09
- 4 Kiss That Girl 1:47
- 5 Bubbles 3:07
- 6 Oh Grebo, I Think I Love You (new version) 3:30
- 7 Ugly 1:35
- 8 Love Missile F1-11 2:47
What to play next
This Is the Day… This Is the Hour… This Is This!
1989
It carries the hooks and rap-rock energy forward into a more expansive, sample-driven sound.
Box Frenzy
1987
It leads into the sharper, more industrial direction heard on the current record.
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