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We Got Communication

Love of Diagrams · 2004

20 min · 5 tracks · post-punk

A vibrant blend of angular guitars and rhythmic urgency, channeling the spirit of post-punk with contemporary flair.

Top tracks — play these first

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    No Way Out — This track showcases the band's signature sound with its catchy hooks and driving rhythms, encapsulating the energy that defines the album.
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    Waiting — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, this song highlights the band's ability to fuse emotion with their post-punk influences.
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    In the Red — The standout track features a captivating blend of melodic lines and experimental textures, exemplifying the band's innovative approach to songwriting.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases energetic post-punk elements but lacks cohesion due to remix tracks disrupting flow.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a consistent tempo and energy, while the last two are remixes that diverge significantly from the original material.
  • Guitar riffs are angular and syncopated, often interplaying with a driving bass line that propels the rhythm forward.
  • Vocals are delivered in a clipped, urgent style, often layered to create a sense of urgency and intensity.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

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 No Way Out 4:05
  • 2 Waiting 3:40
  • 3 In the Red 3:36
  • 4 In the Red (Mutant Tropicalismo rework by Qua) 4:11
  • 5 No Way Out (Dutch Boys remix by Cut Copy) 4:49

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