Top tracks — play these first
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Vice Squad Dick — This track encapsulates the album's essence with its relentless beat and provocative lyrics, serving as a bold statement on societal issues.
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Little Johnny Jewel — A reinterpretation of a classic, this track showcases Thirlwell's knack for transforming familiar sounds into unsettling yet captivating sonic experiences.
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Outside of Time — This song contrasts the album's aggressive tones with a more introspective approach, illustrating Thirlwell's versatility and depth as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP's abrasive sound and provocative themes create a distinct experience, though its cohesion is affected by repeated tracks.
What we noticed
- The title track opens with a distorted, aggressive guitar riff that sets a chaotic tone for the EP.
- The second track features a rapid tempo change that shifts from punk energy to slower, more atmospheric sections.
- Two of the four tracks are repeats of 'Vice Squad Dick', creating an emphasis on its themes and sound.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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 Vice Squad Dick 4:27
- 2 Little Johnny Jewel 7:04
- 3 Outside of Time 3:50
- 4 Vice Squad Dick 6:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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