Top tracks — play these first
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Thunder in the Mountains — This track showcases Toyah's powerful vocal delivery and energetic instrumentation, encapsulating her rebellious spirit and appeal during the early '80s punk wave.
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I Want to Be Free — The song serves as an anthem of liberation and self-empowerment, resonating with listeners seeking personal freedom and individuality.
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It's a Mystery — With its captivating melody and enigmatic lyrics, this track highlights Toyah's unique ability to blend pop hooks with deeper themes of existential inquiry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic punk with theatrical elements, creating a distinct sound but lacks depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a fast tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate theatrical spoken word segments, adding a dramatic flair to the punk-pop sound.
- The use of layered harmonies and synth elements in tracks like 'Thunder in the Mountains' contrasts with the raw guitar riffs typical of punk.
- 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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7/10
- 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 I Want to Be Free 3:07
- 2 Good Morning Universe 3:29
- 3 Rebel Run 3:12
- 4 Angels and Demons 5:59
- 5 We Are 3:10
- 6 Race Through Space 3:10
- 7 The Angel and Me 4:33
- 8 Thunder in the Mountains 3:39
- 9 It’s a Mystery 4:05
- 10 Brave New World 3:32
- 11 Neon Womb 3:49
- 12 Sphinx 3:10
- 13 Be Proud, Be Loud (Be Heard) 3:25
- 14 The Vow 3:45
- 15 Danced 4:59
- 16 Ieya 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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