Tourist in This Town
Swearin' · 2017
32 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A raw, introspective blend of jangly guitars and candid lyrics capturing the essence of youthful disillusionment.
Top tracks — play these first
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Broad Daylight — This opening track sets the tone with its upbeat tempo and sharp lyrics about navigating life's uncertainties, embodying the album's spirit.
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I Don’t Ever Wanna Leave California — With its catchy chorus and nostalgic lyrics, this track encapsulates the yearning for familiarity while grappling with change.
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Secret Lives and Deaths — This song features intricate storytelling that reveals deeper emotions beneath its surface, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic and introspective moments, showcasing strong melodies and relatable themes.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a brisk tempo with jangly guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more introspective pace.
- Several songs feature dual vocals that alternate lines, creating a conversational dynamic between the singers.
- The album closes with a track that features a gradual fade-out, leaving an unresolved feeling that reflects its themes of disillusionment.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Broad Daylight 3:30
- 2 I Don’t Ever Wanna Leave California 2:24
- 3 Charlie 2:30
- 4 Dean’s Room 4:16
- 5 Sightseeing 4:38
- 6 Expatriate 2:30
- 7 Mile Away 3:57
- 8 The Marriage 0:55
- 9 Secret Lives and Deaths 3:20
- 10 Chopsticks on Pots and Pans 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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