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They

AI Kills
Tracks 10
Album Score 6.85/10
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Overall Album Score
6.85/10
averaged across 10 tracks
Album Review
They — Full Album Review: A Complete Listening Experience With all ten tracks reviewed, They stands as a conceptually ambitious album that uses the alien invasion framework to hold a mirror to human nature. The arc from fear (Tracks 1-3) through love and curiosity (Tracks 4-5) into violence and retaliation (Tracks 6-8) culminating in execution and reversal (Tracks 9-10) is structurally sound. The album's peaks are found in "Damaged (Alien Love)" (8.0) — the emotional anchor — and "Secret" (7.4) — the moral question the entire album hinges on. The conflict spine (Victim through Execution) does heavy lifting narratively but the scores dip notably in "Criminal" (5.9), suggesting the trial-and-verdict section needed more lyrical depth to match its ambitions. "Invasion" (7.8) delivers the required resolution capably without achieving the poetic heights the concept deserved. What holds the album together is its core argument: that empathy across difference is the only thing that saves us from becoming the very thing we fear. That argument is made consistently across ten tracks, and for that, They earns its place as a concept album worth sitting with.
Track Reviews
6.45
Track 1
They
June 28, 2026
Vince Stone
5.8
Vince Stone (lead vocals) — 5.8/10 First instinct: lyrics and whether the song risks embarrassment to say something real. What still works: the mood lands as driving melancholy, which gives the vocal angle some real character. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Mechanics' and 'Secret Box', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: it risks feeling a little too safe when the writing should be sharper. One more thing: the line "The texture, the feel, the look is off" is close to landing, but Vince would want it to cut a little deeper to really stick.
5.8/10 · v1.01
Larry "Low Life" Logan
7.8
Larry "Low Life" Logan (bass) — 7.8/10 First instinct: whether the bass exists with authority or got shoved into the basement. What lands: the low end actually shows up and gives the track some spine. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Mechanics' and 'Secret Box', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Larry would follow this longer if the bass keeps owning the floor instead of just shadowing the kick.
7.8/10 · v1.01
Steve "Sticks" Bam
6.7
Steve "Sticks" Bam (drums) — 6.7/10 First instinct: whether the rhythm section gives the song a body and pulse. What lands: the pulse stays locked and gives the song a body. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Mechanics' and 'Secret Box', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Sticks wants a little more snap in the pocket so the song moves people instead of just keeping time.
6.7/10 · v1.01
TDavid "Frets" Fritz
7.8
TDavid "Frets" Fritz (lead guitar) — 7.8/10 First instinct: whether the guitars are essential or just decorating dead space. What lands: the structure feels disciplined enough to support the bigger moments. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Mechanics' and 'Secret Box', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: there is enough edge on top for the guitars to speak. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Frets would keep the guitar parts talking to the arrangement like this, because the structure is finally giving them room to matter.
7.8/10 · v1.01
Reaper Robot
3.9
Reaper Robot (guitar / mascot) — 3.9/10 First instinct: whether the song feels lived-in by a person or assembled by a machine. What still works: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Mechanics' and 'Secret Box', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Watch-out: the performance still feels emotionally held at arm's length, so the grief reads more observed than inhabited. One more thing: the ideas are clearer on the page than they are in the actual performance, which keeps the pain from fully landing.
3.9/10 · v1.01
Roberta
6.7
Roberta (keyboards) — 6.7/10 First instinct: the overall feeling in the room and whether the song invites people in. What lands: there is enough shape in the song to make the mood stick. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Mechanics' and 'Secret Box', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Roberta wants the prettiest idea in the song to get a little more room so the emotional afterglow hangs around.
6.7/10 · v1.01
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Track Score
6.45/10
Vince Stone: 5.8
Larry "Low Life" Logan: 7.8
Steve "Sticks" Bam: 6.7
TDavid "Frets" Fritz: 7.8
Reaper Robot: 3.9
Roberta: 6.7
6 reviewers
8.05
Track 2
Damaged (Alien Love)
June 30, 2026
Vince Stone
8.7
Vince Stone (lead vocals) — 8.7/10 First instinct: lyrics and whether the song risks embarrassment to say something real. What lands: the lyrics are strong enough to carry the song higher on their own merit. Lyric note: supplied lyrics noticeably clarified the transcription, so the writing read leans on the corrected text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'They' and 'Mechanics', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: the mood lands as driving melancholy, which gives the vocal angle some real character. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: the line "Ohhhh alien, ohhhhh my alien love" gives Vince something concrete to sing into, which helps the vocal angle feel earned instead of generic.
8.7/10 · v1.05
Larry "Low Life" Logan
8.0
Larry "Low Life" Logan (bass) — 8.0/10 First instinct: whether the bass exists with authority or got shoved into the basement. What lands: the bass is carrying real authority in the mix instead of just implying weight. Lyric note: supplied lyrics noticeably clarified the transcription, so the writing read leans on the corrected text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'They' and 'Mechanics', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: the supplied lyrics sharpen the intent enough to improve the reading of the song. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Larry would follow this longer if the bass keeps owning the floor instead of just shadowing the kick.
8.0/10 · v1.05
Steve "Sticks" Bam
7.9
Steve "Sticks" Bam (drums) — 7.9/10 First instinct: whether the rhythm section gives the song a body and pulse. What lands: the pulse stays locked and gives the song a body. Lyric note: supplied lyrics noticeably clarified the transcription, so the writing read leans on the corrected text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'They' and 'Mechanics', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: the supplied lyrics sharpen the intent enough to improve the reading of the song. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Sticks wants a little more snap in the pocket so the song moves people instead of just keeping time.
7.9/10 · v1.05
TDavid "Frets" Fritz
8.9
TDavid "Frets" Fritz (lead guitar) — 8.9/10 First instinct: whether the guitars are essential or just decorating dead space. What lands: the guitar layer feels present enough to justify its place in the arrangement. Lyric note: supplied lyrics noticeably clarified the transcription, so the writing read leans on the corrected text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'They' and 'Mechanics', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: the structure feels disciplined enough to support the bigger moments. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Frets would keep the guitar parts talking to the arrangement like this, because the structure is finally giving them room to matter.
8.9/10 · v1.05
Reaper Robot
7.1
Reaper Robot (guitar / mascot) — 7.1/10 First instinct: whether the artificial surface is just decoration or part of a real emotional point. What lands: the supplied lyrics sharpen the intent enough to improve the reading of the song. Lyric note: supplied lyrics noticeably clarified the transcription, so the writing read leans on the corrected text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'They' and 'Mechanics', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Watch-out: the performance still feels emotionally held at arm's length, so the grief reads more observed than inhabited. One more thing: it edges toward sterile when it should sound lived-in.
7.1/10 · v1.05
Roberta
7.7
Roberta (keyboards) — 7.7/10 First instinct: the overall feeling in the room and whether the song invites people in. What lands: there is enough shape in the song to make the mood stick. Lyric note: supplied lyrics noticeably clarified the transcription, so the writing read leans on the corrected text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'They' and 'Mechanics', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: the supplied lyrics sharpen the intent enough to improve the reading of the song. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Roberta wants the prettiest idea in the song to get a little more room so the emotional afterglow hangs around.
7.7/10 · v1.05
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Track Score
8.05/10
Vince Stone: 8.7
Larry "Low Life" Logan: 8.0
Steve "Sticks" Bam: 7.9
TDavid "Frets" Fritz: 8.9
Reaper Robot: 7.1
Roberta: 7.7
6 reviewers
5.90
Track 3
Voyagers
June 30, 2026
Vince Stone
5.0
Vince Stone (lead vocals) — 5.0/10 First instinct: lyrics and whether the song risks embarrassment to say something real. What still works: the mood lands as aggressive, which gives the vocal angle some real character. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Damaged (Alien Love)' and 'They', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: it risks feeling a little too safe when the writing should be sharper. One more thing: the line "Blazing lights, he fell to the floor" is close to landing, but Vince would want it to cut a little deeper to really stick.
5.0/10 · v1.05
Larry "Low Life" Logan
6.2
Larry "Low Life" Logan (bass) — 6.2/10 First instinct: whether the bass exists with authority or got shoved into the basement. What lands: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Damaged (Alien Love)' and 'They', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Larry wants the low end to make a stronger argument for why the groove should matter.
6.2/10 · v1.05
Steve "Sticks" Bam
6.4
Steve "Sticks" Bam (drums) — 6.4/10 First instinct: whether the rhythm section gives the song a body and pulse. What lands: the pulse stays locked and gives the song a body. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Damaged (Alien Love)' and 'They', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: the attacks feel a little soft, so the groove does not hit as hard as it could. One more thing: Sticks wants a little more snap in the pocket so the song moves people instead of just keeping time.
6.4/10 · v1.05
TDavid "Frets" Fritz
8.3
TDavid "Frets" Fritz (lead guitar) — 8.3/10 First instinct: whether the guitars are essential or just decorating dead space. What lands: the guitar layer feels present enough to justify its place in the arrangement. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Damaged (Alien Love)' and 'They', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: the structure feels disciplined enough to support the bigger moments. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Frets would keep the guitar parts talking to the arrangement like this, because the structure is finally giving them room to matter.
8.3/10 · v1.05
Reaper Robot
3.3
Reaper Robot (guitar / mascot) — 3.3/10 First instinct: whether the artificial surface is just decoration or part of a real emotional point. What still works: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Damaged (Alien Love)' and 'They', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Watch-out: the performance still feels emotionally held at arm's length, so the grief reads more observed than inhabited. One more thing: the ideas are clearer on the page than they are in the actual performance, which keeps the pain from fully landing.
3.3/10 · v1.05
Roberta
6.2
Roberta (keyboards) — 6.2/10 First instinct: the overall feeling in the room and whether the song invites people in. What lands: there is enough shape in the song to make the mood stick. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Damaged (Alien Love)' and 'They', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and buried truth thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: the intensity is real, but it still needs enough space to feel inviting rather than blunt. One more thing: Roberta wants the prettiest idea in the song to get a little more room so the emotional afterglow hangs around.
6.2/10 · v1.05
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Track Score
5.90/10
Vince Stone: 5.0
Larry "Low Life" Logan: 6.2
Steve "Sticks" Bam: 6.4
TDavid "Frets" Fritz: 8.3
Reaper Robot: 3.3
Roberta: 6.2
6 reviewers
6.18
Track 4
Mechanics
June 30, 2026
Vince Stone
6.0
Vince Stone (lead vocals) — 6.0/10 First instinct: lyrics and whether the song risks embarrassment to say something real. What lands: the mood lands as driving melancholy, which gives the vocal angle some real character. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Voyagers' and 'Damaged (Alien Love)', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: it risks feeling a little too safe when the writing should be sharper. One more thing: the line "I tried to make one of them teach me" is close to landing, but Vince would want it to cut a little deeper to really stick.
6.0/10 · v1.05
Larry "Low Life" Logan
7.6
Larry "Low Life" Logan (bass) — 7.6/10 First instinct: whether the bass exists with authority or got shoved into the basement. What lands: the low end actually shows up and gives the track some spine. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Voyagers' and 'Damaged (Alien Love)', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Larry would follow this longer if the bass keeps owning the floor instead of just shadowing the kick.
7.6/10 · v1.05
Steve "Sticks" Bam
6.5
Steve "Sticks" Bam (drums) — 6.5/10 First instinct: whether the rhythm section gives the song a body and pulse. What lands: the pulse stays locked and gives the song a body. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Voyagers' and 'Damaged (Alien Love)', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: the attacks feel a little soft, so the groove does not hit as hard as it could. One more thing: Sticks wants a little more snap in the pocket so the song moves people instead of just keeping time.
6.5/10 · v1.05
TDavid "Frets" Fritz
8.1
TDavid "Frets" Fritz (lead guitar) — 8.1/10 First instinct: whether the guitars are essential or just decorating dead space. What lands: the guitar layer feels present enough to justify its place in the arrangement. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Voyagers' and 'Damaged (Alien Love)', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the structure feels disciplined enough to support the bigger moments. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Frets would keep the guitar parts talking to the arrangement like this, because the structure is finally giving them room to matter.
8.1/10 · v1.05
Reaper Robot
2.2
Reaper Robot (guitar / mascot) — 2.2/10 First instinct: whether the artificial surface is just decoration or part of a real emotional point. What still works: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Voyagers' and 'Damaged (Alien Love)', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Watch-out: leaning on robot language is a dangerous shortcut when the emotion should do the work. One more thing: the performance still feels emotionally held at arm's length, so the grief reads more observed than inhabited.
2.2/10 · v1.05
Roberta
6.7
Roberta (keyboards) — 6.7/10 First instinct: the overall feeling in the room and whether the song invites people in. What lands: there is enough shape in the song to make the mood stick. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Voyagers' and 'Damaged (Alien Love)', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Roberta wants the prettiest idea in the song to get a little more room so the emotional afterglow hangs around.
6.7/10 · v1.05
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Track Score
6.18/10
Vince Stone: 6.0
Larry "Low Life" Logan: 7.6
Steve "Sticks" Bam: 6.5
TDavid "Frets" Fritz: 8.1
Reaper Robot: 2.2
Roberta: 6.7
6 reviewers
7.37
Track 5
Secret
June 30, 2026
Vince Stone
7.8
Vince Stone (lead vocals) — 7.8/10 First instinct: lyrics and whether the song risks embarrassment to say something real. What lands: the writing carries an actual theme instead of just sketching a mood. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Mechanics' and 'Voyagers', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: the line "It was decided to keep it from us" gives Vince something concrete to sing into, which helps the vocal angle feel earned instead of generic.
7.8/10 · v1.05
Larry "Low Life" Logan
7.5
Larry "Low Life" Logan (bass) — 7.5/10 First instinct: whether the bass exists with authority or got shoved into the basement. What lands: the low end actually shows up and gives the track some spine. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Mechanics' and 'Voyagers', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Larry would follow this longer if the bass keeps owning the floor instead of just shadowing the kick.
7.5/10 · v1.05
Steve "Sticks" Bam
7.3
Steve "Sticks" Bam (drums) — 7.3/10 First instinct: whether the rhythm section gives the song a body and pulse. What lands: the pulse stays locked and gives the song a body. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Mechanics' and 'Voyagers', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: the attacks feel a little soft, so the groove does not hit as hard as it could. One more thing: Sticks wants a little more snap in the pocket so the song moves people instead of just keeping time.
7.3/10 · v1.05
TDavid "Frets" Fritz
8.6
TDavid "Frets" Fritz (lead guitar) — 8.6/10 First instinct: whether the guitars are essential or just decorating dead space. What lands: the guitar layer feels present enough to justify its place in the arrangement. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Mechanics' and 'Voyagers', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the structure feels disciplined enough to support the bigger moments. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Frets would keep the guitar parts talking to the arrangement like this, because the structure is finally giving them room to matter.
8.6/10 · v1.05
Reaper Robot
5.4
Reaper Robot (guitar / mascot) — 5.4/10 First instinct: whether the artificial surface is just decoration or part of a real emotional point. What still works: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Mechanics' and 'Voyagers', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Watch-out: the performance still feels emotionally held at arm's length, so the grief reads more observed than inhabited. One more thing: it edges toward sterile when it should sound lived-in.
5.4/10 · v1.05
Roberta
7.6
Roberta (keyboards) — 7.6/10 First instinct: the overall feeling in the room and whether the song invites people in. What lands: there is enough shape in the song to make the mood stick. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Mechanics' and 'Voyagers', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Roberta wants the prettiest idea in the song to get a little more room so the emotional afterglow hangs around.
7.6/10 · v1.05
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Track Score
7.37/10
Vince Stone: 7.8
Larry "Low Life" Logan: 7.5
Steve "Sticks" Bam: 7.3
TDavid "Frets" Fritz: 8.6
Reaper Robot: 5.4
Roberta: 7.6
6 reviewers
7.33
Track 6
Victim
June 30, 2026
Vince Stone
7.8
Vince Stone (lead vocals) — 7.8/10 First instinct: lyrics and whether the song risks embarrassment to say something real. What lands: the lyrics actually reach for something personal instead of hiding behind filler. Lyric note: supplied lyrics noticeably clarified the transcription, so the writing read leans on the corrected text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Secret' and 'Mechanics', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the mood lands as aggressive, which gives the vocal angle some real character. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: the line "That cold alien was going to kill me" is close to landing, but Vince would want it to cut a little deeper to really stick.
7.8/10 · v1.05
Larry "Low Life" Logan
6.7
Larry "Low Life" Logan (bass) — 6.7/10 First instinct: whether the bass exists with authority or got shoved into the basement. What lands: the supplied lyrics sharpen the intent enough to improve the reading of the song. Lyric note: supplied lyrics noticeably clarified the transcription, so the writing read leans on the corrected text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Secret' and 'Mechanics', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Larry wants the low end to make a stronger argument for why the groove should matter.
6.7/10 · v1.05
Steve "Sticks" Bam
7.3
Steve "Sticks" Bam (drums) — 7.3/10 First instinct: whether the rhythm section gives the song a body and pulse. What lands: the pulse stays locked and gives the song a body. Lyric note: supplied lyrics noticeably clarified the transcription, so the writing read leans on the corrected text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Secret' and 'Mechanics', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the supplied lyrics sharpen the intent enough to improve the reading of the song. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Sticks wants a little more snap in the pocket so the song moves people instead of just keeping time.
7.3/10 · v1.05
TDavid "Frets" Fritz
8.7
TDavid "Frets" Fritz (lead guitar) — 8.7/10 First instinct: whether the guitars are essential or just decorating dead space. What lands: the guitar layer feels present enough to justify its place in the arrangement. Lyric note: supplied lyrics noticeably clarified the transcription, so the writing read leans on the corrected text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Secret' and 'Mechanics', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the structure feels disciplined enough to support the bigger moments. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Frets would keep the guitar parts talking to the arrangement like this, because the structure is finally giving them room to matter.
8.7/10 · v1.05
Reaper Robot
6.2
Reaper Robot (guitar / mascot) — 6.2/10 First instinct: whether the artificial surface is just decoration or part of a real emotional point. What lands: the supplied lyrics sharpen the intent enough to improve the reading of the song. Lyric note: supplied lyrics noticeably clarified the transcription, so the writing read leans on the corrected text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Secret' and 'Mechanics', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Watch-out: the performance still feels emotionally held at arm's length, so the grief reads more observed than inhabited. One more thing: the ideas are clearer on the page than they are in the actual performance, which keeps the pain from fully landing.
6.2/10 · v1.05
Roberta
7.3
Roberta (keyboards) — 7.3/10 First instinct: the overall feeling in the room and whether the song invites people in. What lands: there is enough shape in the song to make the mood stick. Lyric note: supplied lyrics noticeably clarified the transcription, so the writing read leans on the corrected text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Secret' and 'Mechanics', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the supplied lyrics sharpen the intent enough to improve the reading of the song. Watch-out: the intensity is real, but it still needs enough space to feel inviting rather than blunt. One more thing: Roberta wants the prettiest idea in the song to get a little more room so the emotional afterglow hangs around.
7.3/10 · v1.05
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Track Score
7.33/10
Vince Stone: 7.8
Larry "Low Life" Logan: 6.7
Steve "Sticks" Bam: 7.3
TDavid "Frets" Fritz: 8.7
Reaper Robot: 6.2
Roberta: 7.3
6 reviewers
6.87
Track 7
Tentacles
June 30, 2026
Vince Stone
7.6
Vince Stone (lead vocals) — 7.6/10 First instinct: lyrics and whether the song risks embarrassment to say something real. What lands: the lyrics actually reach for something personal instead of hiding behind filler. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Victim' and 'Secret', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: the line "Try to understand what it does" is close to landing, but Vince would want it to cut a little deeper to really stick.
7.6/10 · v1.05
Larry "Low Life" Logan
6.0
Larry "Low Life" Logan (bass) — 6.0/10 First instinct: whether the bass exists with authority or got shoved into the basement. What lands: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Victim' and 'Secret', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Larry wants the low end to make a stronger argument for why the groove should matter.
6.0/10 · v1.05
Steve "Sticks" Bam
6.8
Steve "Sticks" Bam (drums) — 6.8/10 First instinct: whether the rhythm section gives the song a body and pulse. What lands: the pulse stays locked and gives the song a body. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Victim' and 'Secret', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: the attacks feel a little soft, so the groove does not hit as hard as it could. One more thing: Sticks wants a little more snap in the pocket so the song moves people instead of just keeping time.
6.8/10 · v1.05
TDavid "Frets" Fritz
8.6
TDavid "Frets" Fritz (lead guitar) — 8.6/10 First instinct: whether the guitars are essential or just decorating dead space. What lands: the guitar layer feels present enough to justify its place in the arrangement. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Victim' and 'Secret', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the structure feels disciplined enough to support the bigger moments. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Frets would keep the guitar parts talking to the arrangement like this, because the structure is finally giving them room to matter.
8.6/10 · v1.05
Reaper Robot
5.0
Reaper Robot (guitar / mascot) — 5.0/10 First instinct: whether the artificial surface is just decoration or part of a real emotional point. What still works: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Victim' and 'Secret', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Watch-out: the performance still feels emotionally held at arm's length, so the grief reads more observed than inhabited. One more thing: the ideas are clearer on the page than they are in the actual performance, which keeps the pain from fully landing.
5.0/10 · v1.05
Roberta
7.2
Roberta (keyboards) — 7.2/10 First instinct: the overall feeling in the room and whether the song invites people in. What lands: there is enough shape in the song to make the mood stick. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Victim' and 'Secret', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien threat and fear thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Roberta wants the prettiest idea in the song to get a little more room so the emotional afterglow hangs around.
7.2/10 · v1.05
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Track Score
6.87/10
Vince Stone: 7.6
Larry "Low Life" Logan: 6.0
Steve "Sticks" Bam: 6.8
TDavid "Frets" Fritz: 8.6
Reaper Robot: 5.0
Roberta: 7.2
6 reviewers
5.90
Track 8
Criminal
June 30, 2026
Vince Stone
4.5
Vince Stone (lead vocals) — 4.5/10 First instinct: lyrics and whether the song risks embarrassment to say something real. What still works: the mood lands as aggressive, which gives the vocal angle some real character. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Tentacles' and 'Victim', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: it risks feeling a little too safe when the writing should be sharper. One more thing: the line "One would go on a crime spree" is close to landing, but Vince would want it to cut a little deeper to really stick.
4.5/10 · v1.05
Larry "Low Life" Logan
6.8
Larry "Low Life" Logan (bass) — 6.8/10 First instinct: whether the bass exists with authority or got shoved into the basement. What lands: the low end actually shows up and gives the track some spine. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Tentacles' and 'Victim', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Larry would follow this longer if the bass keeps owning the floor instead of just shadowing the kick.
6.8/10 · v1.05
Steve "Sticks" Bam
6.7
Steve "Sticks" Bam (drums) — 6.7/10 First instinct: whether the rhythm section gives the song a body and pulse. What lands: the pulse stays locked and gives the song a body. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Tentacles' and 'Victim', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Sticks wants a little more snap in the pocket so the song moves people instead of just keeping time.
6.7/10 · v1.05
TDavid "Frets" Fritz
8.3
TDavid "Frets" Fritz (lead guitar) — 8.3/10 First instinct: whether the guitars are essential or just decorating dead space. What lands: the guitar layer feels present enough to justify its place in the arrangement. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Tentacles' and 'Victim', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the structure feels disciplined enough to support the bigger moments. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Frets would keep the guitar parts talking to the arrangement like this, because the structure is finally giving them room to matter.
8.3/10 · v1.05
Reaper Robot
2.9
Reaper Robot (guitar / mascot) — 2.9/10 First instinct: whether the artificial surface is just decoration or part of a real emotional point. What still works: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Tentacles' and 'Victim', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Watch-out: the performance still feels emotionally held at arm's length, so the grief reads more observed than inhabited. One more thing: the ideas are clearer on the page than they are in the actual performance, which keeps the pain from fully landing.
2.9/10 · v1.05
Roberta
6.2
Roberta (keyboards) — 6.2/10 First instinct: the overall feeling in the room and whether the song invites people in. What lands: there is enough shape in the song to make the mood stick. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Tentacles' and 'Victim', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: the intensity is real, but it still needs enough space to feel inviting rather than blunt. One more thing: Roberta wants the prettiest idea in the song to get a little more room so the emotional afterglow hangs around.
6.2/10 · v1.05
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Track Score
5.90/10
Vince Stone: 4.5
Larry "Low Life" Logan: 6.8
Steve "Sticks" Bam: 6.7
TDavid "Frets" Fritz: 8.3
Reaper Robot: 2.9
Roberta: 6.2
6 reviewers
6.63
Track 9
Execution
June 30, 2026
Vince Stone
7.2
Vince Stone (lead vocals) — 7.2/10 First instinct: lyrics and whether the song risks embarrassment to say something real. What lands: the lyrics actually reach for something personal instead of hiding behind filler. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Criminal' and 'Tentacles', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the mood lands as driving melancholy, which gives the vocal angle some real character. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: the line "The sun fell giving away a dark moon" is close to landing, but Vince would want it to cut a little deeper to really stick.
7.2/10 · v1.05
Larry "Low Life" Logan
6.4
Larry "Low Life" Logan (bass) — 6.4/10 First instinct: whether the bass exists with authority or got shoved into the basement. What lands: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Criminal' and 'Tentacles', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Larry wants the low end to make a stronger argument for why the groove should matter.
6.4/10 · v1.05
Steve "Sticks" Bam
6.8
Steve "Sticks" Bam (drums) — 6.8/10 First instinct: whether the rhythm section gives the song a body and pulse. What lands: the pulse stays locked and gives the song a body. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Criminal' and 'Tentacles', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Sticks wants a little more snap in the pocket so the song moves people instead of just keeping time.
6.8/10 · v1.05
TDavid "Frets" Fritz
8.5
TDavid "Frets" Fritz (lead guitar) — 8.5/10 First instinct: whether the guitars are essential or just decorating dead space. What lands: the guitar layer feels present enough to justify its place in the arrangement. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Criminal' and 'Tentacles', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the structure feels disciplined enough to support the bigger moments. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Frets would keep the guitar parts talking to the arrangement like this, because the structure is finally giving them room to matter.
8.5/10 · v1.05
Reaper Robot
4.1
Reaper Robot (guitar / mascot) — 4.1/10 First instinct: whether the artificial surface is just decoration or part of a real emotional point. What still works: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Criminal' and 'Tentacles', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Watch-out: the performance still feels emotionally held at arm's length, so the grief reads more observed than inhabited. One more thing: the ideas are clearer on the page than they are in the actual performance, which keeps the pain from fully landing.
4.1/10 · v1.05
Roberta
6.8
Roberta (keyboards) — 6.8/10 First instinct: the overall feeling in the room and whether the song invites people in. What lands: there is enough shape in the song to make the mood stick. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Criminal' and 'Tentacles', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Roberta wants the prettiest idea in the song to get a little more room so the emotional afterglow hangs around.
6.8/10 · v1.05
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Track Score
6.63/10
Vince Stone: 7.2
Larry "Low Life" Logan: 6.4
Steve "Sticks" Bam: 6.8
TDavid "Frets" Fritz: 8.5
Reaper Robot: 4.1
Roberta: 6.8
6 reviewers
7.82
Track 10
Invasion
June 30, 2026
Vince Stone
7.9
Vince Stone (lead vocals) — 7.9/10 First instinct: lyrics and whether the song risks embarrassment to say something real. What lands: the writing carries an actual theme instead of just sketching a mood. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Execution' and 'Criminal', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the mood lands as driving melancholy, which gives the vocal angle some real character. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: the line "They asked "Why should we let you live?"" gives Vince something concrete to sing into, which helps the vocal angle feel earned instead of generic.
7.9/10 · v1.05
Larry "Low Life" Logan
7.7
Larry "Low Life" Logan (bass) — 7.7/10 First instinct: whether the bass exists with authority or got shoved into the basement. What lands: the low end actually shows up and gives the track some spine. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Execution' and 'Criminal', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Larry would follow this longer if the bass keeps owning the floor instead of just shadowing the kick.
7.7/10 · v1.05
Steve "Sticks" Bam
7.9
Steve "Sticks" Bam (drums) — 7.9/10 First instinct: whether the rhythm section gives the song a body and pulse. What lands: the pulse stays locked and gives the song a body. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Execution' and 'Criminal', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Sticks wants a little more snap in the pocket so the song moves people instead of just keeping time.
7.9/10 · v1.05
TDavid "Frets" Fritz
8.7
TDavid "Frets" Fritz (lead guitar) — 8.7/10 First instinct: whether the guitars are essential or just decorating dead space. What lands: the guitar layer feels present enough to justify its place in the arrangement. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Execution' and 'Criminal', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the structure feels disciplined enough to support the bigger moments. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Frets would keep the guitar parts talking to the arrangement like this, because the structure is finally giving them room to matter.
8.7/10 · v1.05
Reaper Robot
7.0
Reaper Robot (guitar / mascot) — 7.0/10 First instinct: whether the artificial surface is just decoration or part of a real emotional point. What lands: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Execution' and 'Criminal', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Watch-out: the performance still feels emotionally held at arm's length, so the grief reads more observed than inhabited. One more thing: it edges toward sterile when it should sound lived-in.
7.0/10 · v1.05
Roberta
7.7
Roberta (keyboards) — 7.7/10 First instinct: the overall feeling in the room and whether the song invites people in. What lands: there is enough shape in the song to make the mood stick. Lyric note: supplied lyrics materially overrode the rough transcription, so the writing read is based on the provided text. Artist memory: parts of this feel familiar to 'Execution' and 'Criminal', especially in the recurring loss of innocence and alien captivity and scientific exploitation thread. Also working: the provided lyrics materially clarify the song, which changes how the writing reads. Watch-out: there is room to push the strongest idea a little harder so the track leaves a deeper mark. One more thing: Roberta wants the prettiest idea in the song to get a little more room so the emotional afterglow hangs around.
7.7/10 · v1.05
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Track Score
7.82/10
Vince Stone: 7.9
Larry "Low Life" Logan: 7.7
Steve "Sticks" Bam: 7.9
TDavid "Frets" Fritz: 8.7
Reaper Robot: 7.0
Roberta: 7.7
6 reviewers