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Released 10 years ago

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The Screaming Jets · 2016

39 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

Raucous guitar riffs intertwine with anthemic choruses, delivering a relentless hard rock energy that defines the album's spirit.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Automatic Cowboy — This opening track sets the tone with its high-octane energy and catchy hooks, encapsulating the band's signature style right from the start.
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    Sex and Violence — The track boldly addresses themes of rebellion and societal issues, showcasing the band's knack for blending provocative lyrics with infectious melodies.
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    Turn It Around — This song features powerful vocal delivery and a memorable chorus that exemplifies the album's anthemic quality, making it a standout for live performances.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong guitar work and engaging choruses but lacks standout songwriting depth.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter part.
  • Choruses are consistently anthemic, often featuring call-and-response elements that invite listener participation.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Sex and Violence

    The verses build tension through stark imagery depicting chaos and societal decay before breaking into an explosive chorus.

    By contrasting vivid descriptions with a rousing refrain, the song captures the urgency of its message while propelling listeners into a compelling sing-along.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Automatic Cowboy 3:26
  • 2 Cash in Your Ticket 4:09
  • 3 Razor 3:16
  • 4 No Place No Home 4:36
  • 5 The Grip 2:39
  • 6 Sex and Violence 4:26
  • 7 Won't Stop You 3:15
  • 8 Smack in the Mouth 3:37
  • 9 Scar 3:58
  • 10 Turn It Around 3:09
  • 11 It's Time 3:17

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