Violent Things
The Brobecks · 2009
56 min · 15 tracks
A blend of pop melodies and introspective lyrics, wrapped in a lo-fi aesthetic that captures youthful disillusionment.
Top tracks — play these first
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Better Than Me — This track features a poignant exploration of self-doubt and longing, highlighted by its infectious chorus that resonates with listeners seeking connection.
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Goodnight Socialite — Opening the album with sharp wit and vibrant instrumentation, this song sets the tone for the themes of youth and social dynamics that permeate the record.
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All of the Drugs — Clocking in at under two minutes, this brief yet impactful track encapsulates feelings of escapism and fleeting moments, making it a standout for its raw energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy melodies with introspective themes, though it lacks strong cohesion in its latter half.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective tracks.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The production employs a lo-fi aesthetic with noticeable tape hiss and reverb, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Goodnight Socialite 3:19
- 2 Better Than Me 4:27
- 3 Love @ First Sight 3:10
- 4 Second Boys Will Be First Choice 3:35
- 5 Small Cuts 4:02
- 6 If You Like It or Not 3:30
- 7 Le Velo Pour Deux 3:58
- 8 I Will, Tonight 3:50
- 9 Visitation of the Ghost 4:23
- 10 All of the Drugs 1:59
- 11 Bike Ride 3:25
- 12 The Nerve 3:59
- 13 Boring 6:44
- 14 Anyone I Know 2:40
- 15 ClusterHug 3:25
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