This One's Different
Howler · 2011
13 min · 5 tracks · indie rock
A raw blend of jangly guitars and punchy rhythms captures the youthful restlessness of early 2010s indie rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Told You Once — Opening with a catchy riff and punchy drums, this track encapsulates the band's energetic approach while addressing themes of disillusionment often felt in youth.
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This One's Different — The title track stands out with its driving beat and sardonic lyrics, providing a commentary on individuality that resonates throughout the album.
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You Like White Women, I Like Cigarettes — This song combines humor and sharp observations about relationships, reflecting Howler’s distinctive lyrical style that balances wit with earnestness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This EP captures early 2010s indie rock energy but lacks standout moments to elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a driving beat and jangly guitars, establishing an energetic tone that persists through the EP.
- Each song features a distinct chorus that contrasts with the verses, creating a dynamic push and pull in the songwriting.
- The final track ends abruptly, leaving a sense of unresolved tension that invites further listening.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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This One's Different
The chorus shifts to an assertive declaration of self-identity against societal expectations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Told You Once 2:55
- 2 This One's Different 2:34
- 3 You Like White Women, I Like Cigarettes 2:04
- 4 For All Concern 2:37
- 5 14 Days 3:38
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