Top tracks — play these first
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Automatic Thrill — The title track embodies the album's frenetic energy with its driving rhythms and catchy hooks, setting the tone for the entire release.
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Here Come the Pigs — This track stands out for its rebellious lyrics and infectious chorus, reflecting the band's punk ethos and engaging listeners with a sense of urgency.
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The Good Times Used to Kill Me — Closing out the album, this track offers a more reflective tone while still maintaining a powerful punch, showcasing Gluecifer's versatility within their punk rock framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures energetic punk rock with gritty riffs but lacks standout compositions that elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a fast-paced tempo, maintaining high energy through the first five songs before introducing a slower, more reflective track.
- Guitar riffs dominate the sound, often featuring gritty distortion and aggressive rhythms that are characteristic of early 2000s punk rock.
- Vocals are delivered with a raw edge, often layered with backing harmonies that enhance the anthemic quality of several tracks.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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
- steady mid-tempo energy throughout
- high-octane riffs for adrenaline
- sing-along choruses with friends
- short tracks for quick bursts
- irreverent spirit and attitude
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, atmospheric sounds
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Automatic Thrill is Gluecifer's fifth studio album, released after their successful 2003 record, Soaring With Eagles. This album marked a period of solidifying their presence in the international punk rock scene, showcasing their distinctive sound that would appeal to both European and American audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Hellacopters· Turbonegro· The Drones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Automatic Thrill 3:26
- 2 Take It 2:45
- 3 Car Full of Stash 3:15
- 4 Here Come the Pigs 3:33
- 5 Dingdong Thing 2:40
- 6 A Call From the Other Side 2:52
- 7 Shaking So Bad 3:49
- 8 Freeride 3:45
- 9 Put Me on a Plate 2:44
- 10 Dr. Doktor 2:33
- 11 The Good Times Used to Kill Me 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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