Under the Fog cover

Released 20 years ago

Under the Fog

The King Blues · 2006

36 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

52 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic genre blending and social commentary but lacks some cohesion in its sequencing.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief instrumental intro that sets a lively tone before transitioning into the first full track, which features a rapid tempo and prominent brass instrumentation.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel of the music and encouraging listener participation.
  • The last two tracks feature a notable shift in mood; 'Getting Out of Here / My Girl Lollipop' combines an upbeat ska rhythm with a nostalgic cover, creating a celebratory conclusion.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Intro 2:40
  • 2 Blood on My Hands 2:10
  • 3 Under the Fog 1:47
  • 4 Mr Music Man 2:08
  • 5 Come Fi Di Youth 4:43
  • 6 Taking Over 3:43
  • 7 If I Had a Coin… 2:53
  • 8 Chimp in a 3 Piece Suit 2:18
  • 9 Duck and Cover 1:16
  • 10 The Sound of Revolt 2:44
  • 11 Getting Out of Here / My Girl Lollipop 9:41

Reference: MusicBrainz