Disobey
Bad Wolves · 2018
49 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal
A fierce blend of alternative and groove metal, charged with raw energy and social commentary throughout its anthemic tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Zombie — This cover of The Cranberries’ classic not only showcases the band’s heavy interpretation but also became their breakout hit, resonating with both old fans and new listeners alike.
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Learn to Live — With its introspective lyrics and driving riffs, this track encapsulates the band’s exploration of personal struggles while maintaining a powerful anthem-like quality.
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Hear Me Now — Featuring a compelling duet that emphasizes vulnerability amidst chaos, this song illustrates the emotional core of the album while highlighting the band's melodic sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Disobey combines energetic metal with socially conscious themes, making it a notable debut but not.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
- The lyrics often address social issues and personal struggles, creating a thematic cohesion that runs through most of the songs.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energetic flow throughout
- cathartic release for frustrations
- for group sing-alongs
- defiant anthems for empowerment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow-paced introspection
- seek delicate, subtle sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Disobey is Bad Wolves' debut album, released in January 2018, following the band's formation in 2017. The record marked their entrance into the mainstream music scene, showcasing their heavy sound and lyrical depth after gaining traction through their cover of 'Zombie' by The Cranberries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Five Finger Death Punch· Motionless in White· Asking Alexandria
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Officer Down 3:29
- 2 Learn to Live 3:40
- 3 No Masters 3:53
- 4 Zombie 4:15
- 5 Run for Your Life 3:32
- 6 Remember When 3:29
- 7 Better the Devil 3:02
- 8 Jesus Slaves 3:39
- 9 Hear Me Now 3:44
- 10 Truth or Dare 3:32
- 11 The Conversation 3:38
- 12 Shape Shifter 3:50
- 13 Toast to the Ghost 5:41
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