Top tracks — play these first
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Gargantua — This track exemplifies the album's lush production, blending soaring melodies with infectious rhythms that encapsulate the band's evolving sound.
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'99' — '99' stands out with its nostalgic themes and catchy chorus, effectively marrying upbeat instrumentation with reflective lyrics about the passage of time.
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Life All In — The song features driving beats and an anthemic quality, making it a highlight that showcases Thumpers' knack for creating infectious pop hooks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered synths and a steady beat, establishing an upbeat tempo that persists through the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, creating a dynamic interplay between the lead vocals and harmonies.
- The final two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, introducing more atmospheric elements that contrast with the earlier energetic songs.
- 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
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 World Removed 5:37
- 2 Gargantua 3:40
- 3 '99' 3:16
- 4 Wolf Ways 3:09
- 5 Caramel 3:34
- 6 That Waterfall 4:43
- 7 Life All In 3:27
- 8 Bray 4:33
- 9 Boundary Loves 4:50
- 10 Shot Through 4:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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