What does Cool It Down sound like?

A vibrant fusion of art rock and punk energy, layered with reflective lyrics and a bold sonic palette. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock. Start with "Spitting Off the Edge of the World".

Is Cool It Down a good place to start with Yeah Yeah Yeahs?

Yes, Cool It Down is recommended as a starting point for new Yeah Yeah Yeahs listeners. A vibrant fusion of art rock and punk energy, layered with reflective lyrics and a bold sonic palette. Released on September 30, 2022, 'Cool It Down' is the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' first studio album in nine years, following their acclaimed 2013 album 'Mosquito.' This long-awaited return marked a significant moment as the band reconnected with fans and explored new sonic territories while maintaining their signature style.

Who is Cool It Down for?

Cool It Down works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove throughout, introspective vibes for reflection and for focused listening.

How many songs are on Cool It Down?

Cool It Down has 8 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Cool It Down

Yeah Yeah Yeahs · 2022

32 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant fusion of art rock and punk energy, layered with reflective lyrics and a bold sonic palette.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Spitting Off the Edge of the World Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its urgent vocals and driving rhythm, encapsulating themes of disillusionment and resilience.
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Lovebomb — With its infectious melody and layered instrumentation, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend catchy hooks with introspective lyrics about love and desire.
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Wolf — This song showcases an experimental edge with its haunting atmosphere and dynamic shifts, reflecting on inner turmoil and self-discovery through vivid imagery.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

66 /100

Alpine

Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album blends art rock and punk with reflective lyrics, showcasing strong craft and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

The album opens with a track that features a steady build-up of instrumentation, layering synths and guitars before the vocals enter.
The final track concludes with an extended instrumental outro, allowing the album to gradually fade out rather than ending abruptly.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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
introspective vibes for reflection
for focused listening
consistent energy for road trips

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seek standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — A strong return after a long hiatus, showcasing continued artistic vitality.
Themes: post-pandemic longing· introspective love songs
Career context: Released on September 30, 2022, 'Cool It Down' is the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' first studio album in nine years, following their acclaimed 2013 album 'Mosquito.' This long-awaited return marked a significant moment as the band reconnected with fans and explored new sonic territories while maintaining their signature style.
Stylistic neighbors: Sonic Youth· The Kills· Interpol