They Only Come Out at Night cover

They Only Come Out at Night

Edgar Winter · 2005

35 min · 10 tracks · blues

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends rock and electronic sounds effectively, showcasing strong musicianship and varied song structures.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track and maintains a lively tempo for the first half, before transitioning into more experimental sounds in the latter half.
  • The songwriting includes varied structures, with some songs featuring extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and exploration.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Hangin’ Around 3:04
  • 2 When It Comes 3:17
  • 3 Alta Mira 3:20
  • 4 Free Ride 3:08
  • 5 Undercover Man 3:51
  • 6 Round & Round 4:00
  • 7 Rock ’n’ Roll Boogie Woogie Blues 3:26
  • 8 Autumn 3:00
  • 9 We All Had a Real Good Time 3:07
  • 10 Frankenstein 4:47

Reference: MusicBrainz