This Is a Fix
The Automatic · 2008
43 min · 12 tracks · electro
A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and electronic textures that captures the band's energetic pop-punk essence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Responsible Citizen — Opening with an infectious energy, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of everyday life through a playful lens.
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Steve McQueen — Combining witty lyrics with an upbeat rhythm, this track exemplifies the band's knack for marrying humor and catchiness in their songwriting.
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This Is a Fix — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of self-awareness and reflection, featuring dynamic shifts that showcase the band's growth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic pop-punk with electronic textures but lacks strong cohesion and memorable songwriting.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces slower tracks that contrast with earlier energy.
- Several tracks feature layered electronic elements that create a dense soundscape, particularly in 'This Ship' and 'Sleepwalking'.
- The vocal delivery often alternates between melodic hooks and more spoken-word sections, adding variety to the lyrical presentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- infectious melodies for uplifting moods
- short, engaging listening sessions
- mid-tempo groove for focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This Is a Fix is The Automatic's second album, coming three years after their successful debut, Not Accepted Anywhere. At this point, the band was navigating the challenge of sophomore album syndrome while seeking to refine their sound and maintain momentum in a rapidly changing musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hot Chip· Chvrches· Passion Pit
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Responsible Citizen 3:34
- 2 Steve McQueen 3:42
- 3 Accessories 3:59
- 4 Magazines 3:18
- 5 This Ship 4:30
- 6 In the Mountains 3:45
- 7 This Is a Fix 3:03
- 8 Bad Guy 3:34
- 9 Sleepwalking 3:40
- 10 Secret Police 3:00
- 11 Make the Mistakes 4:04
- 12 Light Entertainment 3:33
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