Top tracks — play these first
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Get Off My Rock — Opening with a defiant tone, this track sets the stage for the album's exploration of personal space and boundaries amid chaotic surroundings.
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Alcohol — This track captures the band's signature blend of humor and seriousness, addressing substance use with a catchy chorus that highlights its contradictions.
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Good Times Are Over — Closing out the album, this song reflects on nostalgia and loss, encapsulating a sense of resignation while maintaining a powerful punk energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends frenetic punk energy with introspective themes, showcasing varied dynamics and strong vocal elements.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and introspective lyrics.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of chaos that reflects the lyrical themes of modern life.
- The album includes moments of vocal layering and harmonies, particularly in the choruses, which contrast with the raw instrumentation.
- 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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7/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frenetic energy for road trips
- short bursts of cathartic release
- introspective moments amidst chaos
- sing-along anthems for friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, mellow sounds
- seek long, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Almost Free is FIDLAR's third studio album, following their 2016 release, which marked their first significant commercial success. By the time they released this album in 2019, the band had already established themselves as a key player in the punk rock revival scene, while also exploring a more mature sound that reflects personal growth and evolving themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- PUP· The Frights· together PANGEA
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Off My Rock 3:17
- 2 Can't You See 2:58
- 3 By Myself 3:34
- 4 Flake 3:47
- 5 Alcohol 3:16
- 6 Almost Free 3:15
- 7 Scam Likely 3:04
- 8 Called You Twice 4:23
- 9 Nuke 0:38
- 10 Too Real 4:05
- 11 Kick 3:11
- 12 Thought.Mouth. 3:37
- 13 Good Times Are Over 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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