Released 10 years ago
City Club
The Growlers · 2016
49 min · 13 tracks · garage rock
A vibrant blend of garage rock and smooth pop sensibilities that evokes the carefree spirit of California nights.
Top tracks — play these first
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City Club Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its infectious groove and playful lyrics, setting the tone for the rest of the record.
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I’ll Be Around — This track features a captivating melody paired with introspective lyrics about longing and connection, highlighting the album's emotional depth.
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Dope on a Rope — With its catchy chorus and upbeat rhythm, this song exemplifies the band's ability to merge humor with poignant themes, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends polished production with engaging melodies, showcasing The Growlers' evolving sound while maintaining their distinct style.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a prominent bassline and layered synths, setting a smooth yet upbeat tone.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an engaging dynamic between the lead vocals and backing harmonies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 groove throughout
- carefree vibes for sunny days
- for laid-back gatherings
- ideal for coastal drives
- easy listening with warm tones
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, energetic tracks
- seek complex, experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established wider recognition with a significant evolution in sound and chart performance.
- Career context
- Released in 2016, City Club marked The Growlers' fifth studio album and followed their previous work, Hung at Heart. This album represents a significant evolution in their sound, embracing a more polished production style while maintaining their signature laid-back vibe. At this point, the band had begun to carve out a distinct niche within the modern psychedelic and surf rock scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Allah-Las· The Black Angels· Ty Segall
Tracklist
- 1 City Club Start here 3:16
- 2 I’ll Be Around 4:47
- 3 Vacant Lot 3:01
- 4 Night Ride 4:11
- 5 Dope on a Rope 4:10
- 6 When You Were Made 3:38
- 7 Rubber & Bone 3:54
- 8 The Daisy Chain 3:45
- 9 World Unglued 3:30
- 10 Neverending Line 2:43
- 11 Too Many Times 3:52
- 12 Blood of a Mutt 5:26
- 13 Speed Living 3:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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