Top tracks — play these first
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Be Alive — This track captures the essence of youthful exuberance with its upbeat tempo and motivational lyrics that encourage listeners to embrace life fully.
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My Way — A standout track that showcases Potshot's knack for blending catchy hooks with anthemic choruses, encapsulating a sense of personal determination.
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Are You Satisfied? — The song features a punchy rhythm and thought-provoking lyrics that challenge societal expectations, reflecting the band's punk roots and lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Energetic rhythms and catchy melodies define this ska-punk album, though it lacks some cohesion in its latter half.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a fast tempo with upbeat tracks, while the second half introduces slower songs that create a contrast.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel typical of ska-punk.
- The album closes with a live track, which shifts the energy and provides a different atmosphere compared to the studio recordings.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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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Every Rain Let's Up
The bridge shifts from optimism to introspection, questioning the transient nature of happiness amidst life's challenges.
This moment contrasts lighthearted verses with deeper contemplation, illustrating how joy and sorrow coexist, enhancing the emotional complexity of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Potshot Is Coming 1:42
- 2 Be Alive 2:11
- 3 My Way 1:57
- 4 Are You Satisfied? 2:03
- 5 Every Rain Let's Up 2:55
- 6 Prize of Game 2:11
- 7 Do You Laugh at Me? 1:43
- 8 Tell Me Why 3:04
- 9 More in Life 2:26
- 10 #3 0:41
- 11 It's Real 2:10
- 12 Hitotsu 1:53
- 13 Nothing in Hand 3:03
- 14 As You Are 2:21
- 15 Every Dawn 2:19
- 16 Mexico (live) 13:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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