Attack Attack!
Attack Attack! · 2010
34 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A chaotic blend of metalcore and electronic elements, featuring frenetic beats and playful yet aggressive lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sexual Man Chocolate — The opening track sets the tone for the album with an infectious energy and a blend of heavy riffs and catchy hooks that define their sound.
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I Swear I’ll Change — This track showcases the band's lyrical humor and juxtaposes aggressive vocals with melodic choruses, encapsulating their signature style.
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Smokahontas — Known for its playful lyrics and catchy chorus, this track exemplifies the band's approach to merging serious musicianship with lighthearted themes.
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Lonely — A more introspective piece, this song contrasts with the album's heavier tracks, offering emotional depth through its lyrics and composition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of metalcore and electronic elements creates a distinctive sound that influenced later bands in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album features frequent tempo shifts, with tracks alternating between frenetic breakdowns and electronic interludes.
- Vocals switch between harsh screams and melodic singing, often within the same song, creating a dynamic contrast.
- Several tracks incorporate heavy use of synthesizers alongside traditional metal instrumentation, blurring genre lines.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- consistent energetic flow
- short, punchy listening sessions
- playful and chaotic vibes
- steady pacing throughout album
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Attack Attack! released their self-titled album as their third studio effort, following the successful 'Someday Came Suddenly' in 2008. This record marked a significant shift in their sound and style, delving deeper into electronic influences while retaining their metalcore roots. The band was positioned to capitalize on the burgeoning post-hardcore scene, aiming to expand their audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Asking Alexandria· Of Mice & Men· We Came as Romans
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Swear I’ll Change
The bridge features a sudden shift where the vocalist expresses frustration through escalating intensity, followed by a breakdown that hits hard.
This moment illustrates the band's ability to blend emotion with musical aggression, creating a dynamic shift that enhances the overall impact of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sexual Man Chocolate 3:18
- 2 Renob, Nevada 3:14
- 3 “I Swear I’ll Change” 3:40
- 4 Shut Your Mouth 2:44
- 5 A for Andrew 3:23
- 6 Smokahontas 3:54
- 7 AC‐130 1:47
- 8 Fumbles O’Brian 2:57
- 9 Turbo Swag 3:33
- 10 Lonely 5:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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