Released 10 years ago
Double Dare
Waterparks · 2016
44 min · 13 tracks · rock music
Energetic pop-punk melodies collide with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant soundtrack for youthful angst and exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gloom Boys — This track encapsulates the album's blend of catchy instrumentals and self-aware lyrics, addressing themes of identity and belonging within a vibrant pop-punk framework.
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Stupid for You — With its infectious chorus and playful lyricism, this song exemplifies the band's knack for combining humor with relatable emotional struggles, making it a standout anthem of youthful infatuation.
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Royal — The song showcases Waterparks' ability to balance upbeat instrumentation with deeper lyrical content about societal pressure and personal aspirations, striking a chord with listeners seeking authenticity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic melodies with introspective lyrics, establishing a solid pop-punk foundation but lacking standout depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an energetic track that sets a fast tempo, and the first half maintains a consistent upbeat pace before slowing down in the latter half.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, with alternating lead vocals that create a dynamic interplay between band members.
- The lyrics often juxtapose lighthearted melodies with introspective themes, creating a contrast that is evident throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- upbeat energy for road trips
- introspective moments amidst fun
- quick bursts of emotional release
- vibrant tracks for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- slow, contemplative listening preference
- seeking lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 4, 2016, 'Double Dare' is Waterparks' debut studio album, following their earlier EPs that laid the groundwork for their sound. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from an indie act to a more prominent force in the pop-punk scene.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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It Follows
The bridge shifts perspective dramatically, emphasizing feelings of paranoia and anxiety through vivid imagery about being unable to escape one's past.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hawaii (Stay Awake) 3:32
- 2 Gloom Boys 3:27
- 3 Stupid for You 3:11
- 4 Royal 3:31
- 5 Take Her to the Moon 3:14
- 6 Made in America 2:48
- 7 Dizzy 3:08
- 8 Powerless 3:54
- 9 Little Violence 3:23
- 10 21 Questions 3:46
- 11 It Follows 3:18
- 12 Plum Island 3:33
- 13 I'll Always Be Around 3:34
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