What makes This Is What You Get by Flunk notable?

This Is What You Get received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its atmospheric production and lyrical depth. It further established Flunk within the trip hop genre, influencing a wave of similar artists emerging in the late 2000s. Released in early 2009, This Is What You Get marked Flunk's third studio album, following their acclaimed 2005 debut, For Sleepyheads Only. At this point, the band aimed to refine their signature blend of trip hop and electronic music while continuing to build their fanbase across Europe.

How many songs are on This Is What You Get?

This Is What You Get has 11 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

This Is What You Get

Flunk · 2009

39 min · 11 tracks · trip hop

Ethereal melodies blend with downtempo beats, creating a dreamlike soundscape that invites introspection and emotional exploration.

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Dying to See You — Opening with haunting vocals and minimalist production, this track sets a melancholic tone that resonates throughout the album.
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Common Sense — A standout for its catchy chorus and rhythmic drive, this song encapsulates the band's ability to merge pop sensibilities with trip hop elements.
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Cigarette Burns — The moody instrumentation paired with reflective lyrics makes this track a poignant exploration of nostalgia and regret.
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Karma Police — A cover of Radiohead’s classic, Flunk's interpretation transforms it into a dreamy soundscape that highlights their unique style while paying homage to the original.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends ethereal melodies with varied rhythms, creating an atmospheric yet somewhat inconsistent listening experience.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a steady downtempo beat, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and textures.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a lush, atmospheric quality, particularly in 'Love Hearts' and 'Shoreline'.
The album closes with a cover of 'Karma Police', which shifts the tone and tempo significantly compared to the preceding tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 3/10

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 Dying to See You 2:04
2 Common Sense 3:20
3 Cigarette Burns 3:15
4 Ride 2:31
5 Love Hearts 3:58
6 Speedskating 5:22
7 Stain 3:05
8 Cardboard Rebel 2:30
9 Shoreline 4:35
10 Down 3:01
11 Karma Police 5:29

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