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Trojans

Atlas Genius · 2012

11 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of shimmering guitars and infectious hooks captures the essence of youthful longing and introspection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Tr0jans — As the title track, 'Tr0jans' encapsulates the band's sound with its catchy melody and relatable themes of love and vulnerability, setting the tone for the EP.
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    Isometry — 'Isometry' showcases a more experimental side of Atlas Genius, blending intricate guitar work with layered vocals, illustrating their artistic range within this early project.
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    Antikythera Mechanism — This track combines rhythmic complexity with engaging lyrics, highlighting the band's ability to weave intellectual themes into accessible pop-rock music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases solid songwriting and production but doesn't significantly stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • Each song maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with rhythmic guitar riffs driving the melodies throughout.
  • The EP concludes with an instrumental outro that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 Tr0jans 4:06
  • 2 Isometry 3:06
  • 3 Antikythera Mechanism 4:30

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