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This is Your Land

Simple Minds · 1989

11 min · 2 tracks · new wave

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong hooks but lacks depth across its short tracklist.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a prominent anthemic chorus that repeats several times, creating a sense of urgency and engagement.
  • The arrangement includes layered synths and guitar riffs that build in intensity, particularly in the final minute of 'This Is Your Land.'
  • Both 'Saturday Girl' and 'Year of the Dragon' maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, contrasting with the more dynamic lead track.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

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 This Is Your Land (edit) 4:45
  • 2 This Is Your Land (LP version) 6:20

What to play next

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Reference: MusicBrainz