Tintype
The Pack A.D. · 2007
47 min · 17 tracks · garage rock
Raw garage rock energy collides with gritty storytelling and a relentless rhythm, encapsulating the spirit of early 2000s indie music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gold Rush — The opening track sets the tone with its infectious melody and driving beat, showcasing the duo's ability to blend catchy hooks with a gritty aesthetic.
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Bang — This standout track combines powerful lyrics with a relentless tempo, illustrating the band's knack for creating anthemic songs that resonate with listeners.
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Paper Bag — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts, this song exemplifies the band's unique storytelling ability within the garage rock framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic songwriting and solid performances but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals between the two members, creating a dynamic interplay that enhances the raw energy.
- The use of distorted guitar riffs and driving percussion is consistent throughout, giving the album a gritty, cohesive sound.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless rhythm for driving
- short bursts of raw energy
- gritty storytelling through sound
- for late-night drives
- playful irreverence in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished production styles
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Tintype was The Pack A.D.'s second album, following their debut, 2006's Tintype. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their sound and gaining traction in the Canadian indie rock scene, experimenting with a more polished yet still raw approach to their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death from Above 1979· The Kills· Sleigh Bells
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gold Rush 3:43
- 2 All Damn Day Long 2:15
- 3 Snow 2:17
- 4 This Terror 2:08
- 5 Stray 3:27
- 6 Pilot's Blues 3:13
- 7 Hardtack Saloon #1 1:08
- 8 What's Up There 1:17
- 9 Bang 4:46
- 10 Paper Bag 3:59
- 11 Got Up 2:51
- 12 Cabin 3:28
- 13 Hardtack Saloon #3 1:50
- 14 Buyin' My Way 1:49
- 15 Walk On 2:14
- 16 Hardtack Saloon #2 2:58
- 17 Bone Handle 3:53
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