Top tracks — play these first
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Running For Public office — This track opens the album with sharp social commentary wrapped in frenetic energy, setting the tone for the band's irreverent approach to politics.
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Self Pity Song — A standout for its ironic take on personal grief, this song showcases the band's ability to blend humor with poignant themes, making it relatable yet entertaining.
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Talking Machines — This track exemplifies the band's knack for catchy melodies paired with critical lyrics about technology's impact on society, encapsulating their punk ethos.
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No Unlawful Sex — With its provocative title and playful lyrics, this track embodies the band’s signature irreverence while delivering an infectious punk anthem that resonates with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic punk compositions with sardonic lyrics, establishing a distinct voice within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining a consistent tempo across the first six songs.
- Lyrical themes often employ dark humor and social commentary, with several tracks featuring abrupt transitions between verses and choruses.
- The instrumentation is raw and unpolished, with prominent guitar riffs and driving percussion that dominate the sound throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 Running For Public office 3:57
- 2 Self Pity Song 3:30
- 3 Don't Cry No Tears 2:25
- 4 Talking Machines 2:07
- 5 What's It Called 3:02
- 6 You Cease To Amaze Me 2:17
- 7 We Shoot for the Moon 3:03
- 8 A Year With No Head 2:59
- 9 Spy Surf 2:54
- 10 No Unlawful Sex 2:25
- 11 She Was Bananas 3:47
- 12 A Warm Night 3:17
- 13 Hellectro 2:35
- 14 Things Fall Apart 19:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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