Top tracks — play these first
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Boneshaker — The title track encapsulates the album's high-energy ethos with driving guitar riffs and an anthem-like chorus that showcases Airbourne's signature sound.
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Burnout the Nitro — This track stands out with its explosive tempo and vivid lyrics about living life on the edge, perfectly embodying the album's rebellious spirit.
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Blood in the Water — With its darker themes and aggressive instrumentation, this song introduces a heavier tone that contrasts with the overall upbeat vibe of the album.
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Weapon of War — This track combines powerful lyrics with a relentless rhythm, serving as a commentary on conflict that resonates deeply within the hard rock tradition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers high-energy hard rock with solid riffs but lacks standout compositions or deep lyrical content.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a fast tempo, and the following songs maintain this energy with few slow moments.
- Each track features prominent guitar riffs and driving drum patterns, often employing call-and-response vocals to engage listeners.
- The last three tracks introduce slight variations in tempo but still adhere to the overall hard rock aesthetic established earlier.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 high-energy anthems
- for group celebrations
- short bursts of intensity
- head-nodding groove throughout
- invigorating road trip soundtrack
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, reflective music
- enjoy lengthy, intricate compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 25, 2019, Boneshaker is Airbourne's fourth studio album, following their 2016 release, Breakin' Outta Hell. By this point in their career, they had solidified their reputation as a leading force in modern hard rock, combining nostalgic influences with a contemporary edge.
- Stylistic neighbors
- AC/DC· Guns N' Roses· Rival Sons
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Boneshaker 3:30
- 2 Burnout the Nitro 3:32
- 3 This Is Our City 3:05
- 4 Sex to Go 2:35
- 5 Backseat Boogie 3:23
- 6 Blood in the Water 2:23
- 7 She Gives Me Hell 2:48
- 8 Switchblade Angel 2:06
- 9 Weapon of War 4:38
- 10 Rock 'n' Roll for Life 2:40
- 11 Heartbreaker 3:58
- 12 Raise the Flag 4:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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