Wide Awake Bored
Treble Charger · 2001
40 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
Energetic pop-punk anthems collide with sharp indie rock melodies, creating a vibrant backdrop for reflective lyrics on life and disillusionment.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brand New Low — As the lead single, this track captures the essence of the album with its infectious chorus and a raw exploration of personal struggles.
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American Psycho — This song stands out for its biting social commentary wrapped in an energetic arrangement, showcasing the band's knack for blending critique with catchy melodies.
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Wear Me Down — With its driving rhythm and relatable themes of exhaustion and frustration, this track encapsulates the band's ability to resonate with listeners through dynamic storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic pop-punk with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and driving guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and slower tracks.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the melodic hooks, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often juxtapose upbeat instrumentation with reflective themes, creating a contrast that invites deeper listening.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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 Brand New Low 3:53
- 2 American Psycho 3:24
- 3 Business 3:26
- 4 Cheat Away 3:47
- 5 Funny 4:13
- 6 Favorite Worst Enemy 4:04
- 7 More’s the Pity 3:55
- 8 I Don’t Know 3:54
- 9 Wear Me Down 3:04
- 10 Another Dollar 3:01
- 11 Just What They Told Me 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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