Tin Machine
Tin Machine · 1989
58 min · 15 tracks · hard rock
Raw, confrontational rock intertwines with experimental sounds, reflecting a band unafraid to challenge the norms of the genre.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tin Machine — The title track encapsulates the band's ethos with its raw energy and biting lyrics, serving as a manifesto for their collective identity.
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I Can’t Read — This song blends introspective lyrics with a hard-hitting sound, illustrating the struggle of communication and self-awareness, marking a significant emotional depth in the album.
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Working Class Hero — A cover of John Lennon’s classic, this version revitalizes the song's themes through a gritty lens, underscoring Tin Machine's commitment to social critique.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines raw rock with experimental elements, showcasing a distinct sound that stands apart from Bowie's solo work.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more experimental sounds and varied tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt tempo changes and extended instrumental sections.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heaven’s in Here 6:08
- 2 Tin Machine 3:36
- 3 Prisoner of Love 4:51
- 4 Crack City 4:36
- 5 I Can’t Read 4:53
- 6 Under the God 4:07
- 7 Amazing 3:06
- 8 Working Class Hero 4:42
- 9 Bus Stop 1:43
- 10 Pretty Thing 4:39
- 11 Video Crime 3:54
- 12 Run 3:19
- 13 Sacrifice Yourself 2:11
- 14 Baby Can Dance 5:01
- 15 Bus Stop (live country version) 1:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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