Turn Off the News
51 min · 15 tracks · rock and roll
A vibrant mix of rock and roll infused with heartfelt lyrics and a laid-back, Americana vibe.
Top tracks — play these first
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Turn Off the News (Build a Garden) — This title track encapsulates the album's central theme, urging listeners to disconnect from negativity and focus on personal growth and connection.
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Civilized Hell — This track offers a poignant critique of modern society, blending vivid imagery with a catchy melody that highlights the band's lyrical depth.
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Where Does Love Go — With its reflective tone and melodic structure, this song showcases the band's ability to tackle complex emotions within a rock framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends upbeat rock with introspective lyrics, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with a consistent mid-tempo feel, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the overall mood.
- Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and call-and-response vocals, creating a conversational dynamic between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- The last three tracks feature a gradual decrease in tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Turn Off the News (Build a Garden)
The verse shifts from discussing external chaos to emphasizing inner peace and personal responsibility.
This transition emphasizes the contrast between societal distractions and individual agency, driving home the song's motivational message.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bad Case 4:39
- 2 Turn Off the News (Build a Garden) 3:43
- 3 Where Does Love Go 3:43
- 4 Save a Little Heartache 3:09
- 5 Lotta Fun 2:57
- 6 Civilized Hell 4:50
- 7 Mystery 3:33
- 8 Simple Life 4:43
- 9 Out in LA 4:20
- 10 Something Real 3:42
- 11 Stars Made of You 4:33
- 12 Turn Off the News (Build a Garden) (acoustic) 3:01
- 13 Consider It Heaven 4:19
- 14 Fade to Black
- 15 Speak the Truth
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