Calling All Corpses
Wednesday 13 · 2011
44 min · 13 tracks · horror punk
A macabre blend of horror punk and dark humor, laced with catchy hooks and theatrical storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wanna Be Cremated — This track stands out with its tongue-in-cheek lyrics about death, combining catchy melodies with a cheeky sense of humor that encapsulates the album's spirit.
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Miss Morgue — With its infectious chorus and vivid imagery of gothic romance, this song perfectly captures Wednesday 13's theatrical style while blending horror elements with rock sensibilities.
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Silver Bullets — Thematically rich and musically engaging, this track explores classic monster lore through a modern lens, showcasing both storytelling prowess and musical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong hooks and theatrical elements but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track and maintains a consistent energy level throughout, rarely dipping below an upbeat pace.
- Several tracks feature theatrical spoken word sections that enhance the storytelling aspect, particularly in 'Candle for the Devil' and 'Something Wicked This Way Comes'.
- The last three tracks include a notable shift in lyrical themes, focusing on mortality and existential reflection, which contrasts with the earlier playful tone.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with macabre themes
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- horror narratives with playful irreverence
- for late-night listening
Maybe skip if you
- dislike horror-themed content
- prefer instantly gratifying tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Calling All Corpses' was released in 2011, Wednesday 13 had established himself as a leading figure in horror punk, following his earlier works like 'Fang Bang' (2006) and the formation of his solo career. This album marked his fifth studio effort, showcasing a refined sound that built on the cult following he garnered from previous releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Murderdolls· AFI· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blood Fades to Black 1:12
- 2 I Wanna Be Cremated 4:04
- 3 Ghoul of My Dreams 3:31
- 4 One Knife Stand 3:30
- 5 Calling All Corpses 2:31
- 6 Miss Morgue 3:38
- 7 Silver Bullets 4:19
- 8 Bad at Being Human 4:27
- 9 London After Midnight 3:53
- 10 Candle for the Devil 4:25
- 11 We All Die 3:31
- 12 Something Wicked This Way Comes 4:18
- 13 Blood Fades to Black 1:00
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