Jumping the Shark

Alex Cameron - Jumping the Shark
Critic Score
Based on 9 reviews
2013 Ratings: #349 / 1115
User Score
Based on 118 ratings
2013 Rank: #304
Liked by 6 people
August 19, 2013 / Release Date
LP / Format
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AugustYours
87

So I finally dived into Alex Cameron's first album, Jumping The Shark. Firstly I can say that I did not expect this album to sound like this.
It's so minimal and weird. I did not expect how experimental this project was going to be. The music is so brooding and atmospheric, it really compliments the dark character writing. The lyrics here are the star of the show, there's a fantastic story in every song here.
When I first heard this record I was mostly confused, but the magic about this record ... read more

evelezt
76

Pure synth.

Slush_Puppy
76

Love the minimal production. The songwriting is straightforward but it works. I also love the concept and stories told across the album, it's like a dark comedy anthology album.

sebsmusicsucks
72

this album is pretty flawless but I can't go around day to day with some of the shit he's saying in me ear

on the playlist - Real Bad Lookin'

BobPo
88

insane how well Alex Cameron can make a lovable but equally pathetic characters

robynoelistens
75

Best: Happy Ending
Worst: Real bad lookin'

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Track List

1Happy Ending
4:03
85
2Gone South
3:19
82
3Real Bad Lookin'
4:33
84
4The Comeback
4:19
92
5She's Mine
3:22
86
6The Internet
3:33
79
7Mongrel
3:37
82
8Take Care Of Business
4:07
86
Total Length: 30 minutes

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