Released 20 years ago
Death by Sexy
Eagles of Death Metal · 2006
41 min · 15 tracks · hard rock
A raucous blend of garage rock energy and tongue-in-cheek lyrics that channels a party atmosphere with reckless abandon.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Want You So Hard (Boy’s Bad News) — This track opens the album with infectious energy and witty lyrics that encapsulate the band's playful yet edgy style, setting the tone for what follows.
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Cherry Cola — With its catchy chorus and anthemic feel, this song exemplifies the band's signature blend of humor and hard-hitting rock, making it a fan favorite.
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Don’t Speak (I Came to Make a BANG!) — The explosive title and driving rhythm highlight the group's knack for combining intensity with fun, standing out as one of the album's most memorable tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines catchy riffs with playful lyrics, maintaining energy while showcasing distinct garage rock elements.
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.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the party atmosphere and engaging listeners.
- The instrumentation often includes prominent guitar riffs and a driving rhythm section, creating a consistent garage rock sound throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, energetic listening bursts
- dynamic flow with varied pacing
- playful and spirited vibes
- engaging party atmosphere
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2006, Death by Sexy is the second studio album by Eagles of Death Metal, following their critically acclaimed debut, Peace, Love, Death Metal. At this stage in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the rock scene, building on the momentum from their first release while further exploring their playful yet gritty sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queens of the Stone Age· The Dead Weather· Royal Blood
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Want You So Hard (Boy’s Bad News) 2:21
- 2 I Got a Feelin (Just Nineteen) 3:30
- 3 Cherry Cola 3:17
- 4 I Like to Move in the Night 3:59
- 5 Solid Gold 4:20
- 6 Don’t Speak (I Came to Make a BANG!) 2:47
- 7 Keep Your Head Up 2:27
- 8 The Ballad of Queen Bee and Baby Duck 1:59
- 9 Poor Doggie 3:16
- 10 Chase the Devil 3:02
- 11 Eagles Goth 1:59
- 12 Shasta Beast 2:26
- 13 Bag o’ Miracles 2:19
- 14 [bonus track intro] 0:04
- 15 Nasty Notion 3:11
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