Tiger Army II: Power of Moonlite
Tiger Army · 2001
36 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
A haunting blend of psychobilly, punk, and rockabilly, evoking a mystical atmosphere intertwined with themes of love and loss.
Top tracks — play these first
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Power of Moonlite — This title track captures the album's thematic essence, blending atmospheric melodies with powerful lyrics that explore longing and desire beneath a mystical moonlit backdrop.
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Cupid’s Victim — A standout for its catchy hooks and playful yet dark narrative about love's perils, showcasing the band's ability to merge humor with emotional depth.
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Annabel Lee — Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's poem, this track exemplifies the band's gothic influences while also demonstrating their lyrical storytelling prowess through evocative imagery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines psychobilly and punk elements effectively, with strong thematic cohesion and a haunting atmosphere.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an instrumental prelude that sets a haunting tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies and intertwining guitar lines, creating a rich texture throughout the record.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies for late nights
- mystical themes of love lost
- short tracks for quick listening
- eerie ambiance for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat party vibes
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, this album was Tiger Army's second full-length effort, following their self-titled debut in 1999. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the psychobilly scene while expanding their musical influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- AFI· Social Distortion· Against Me!
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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When Night Comes Down
The bridge shifts from an introspective tone to a vivid depiction of nighttime's allure and danger.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prelude: Call of the Ghost Tigers 0:50
- 2 Towards Destiny 2:42
- 3 Incorporeal 2:40
- 4 Power of Moonlite 2:58
- 5 When Night Comes Down 3:18
- 6 Grey Dawn Breaking 3:10
- 7 Cupid’s Victim 2:30
- 8 Valley of Dreams 2:48
- 9 Annabel Lee 3:32
- 10 In the Orchard 3:51
- 11 Under Saturn’s Shadow 3:04
- 12 F.T.W. 2:14
- 13 Remembered Forever 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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