What makes Drenge by Drenge notable?

Drenge gained significant media attention upon release, receiving favorable reviews from publications like NME and The Guardian. The album peaked at number 16 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying their presence in the alternative rock genre and influencing a wave of garage rock revivalism. Drenge released their self-titled debut album in 2013, shortly after forming in 2010. The album marked their arrival on the UK alternative rock scene, capturing attention with its visceral sound and lyrical themes while they were still relatively new to the music industry.

How many songs are on Drenge?

Drenge has 12 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Drenge

Drenge · 2013

37 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Raw and relentless, Drenge's debut intertwines gritty guitar riffs with sardonic lyrics that dissect modern relationships.

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Top tracks — play these first

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People in Love Make Me Feel Yuck — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy yet cynical take on love, establishing Drenge's raw energy and humor right from the start.
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Gun Crazy — With its frantic tempo and biting lyrics, this track showcases the band's ability to blend intensity with dark humor, reflecting both personal and societal frustrations.
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I Don't Want to Make Love to You — The starkness of this track contrasts with the more energetic songs, revealing vulnerability behind a façade of bravado, thus deepening the emotional complexity of the album.
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Let's Pretend — This lengthy closing track exemplifies Drenge's willingness to experiment musically, incorporating varied dynamics and an introspective tone that diverges from their usual aggressive style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

Drenge's debut showcases strong songwriting and a raw sound, though it may not have deep staying power.

What we noticed

The album opens with a punchy track that sets a high-energy tone, followed by several songs that maintain a similar aggressive tempo.
Many tracks feature a call-and-response vocal style, where the lead singer's lines are often met with shouted backing vocals.
The lyrics frequently employ dark humor and irony, particularly in titles and themes that critique relationships and modern life.
Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, heavier riffs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 People in Love Make Me Feel Yuck 1:50
2 Dogmeat 2:22
3 I Wanna Break You in Half 1:51
4 Bloodsports 2:32
5 Backwaters 3:12
6 Gun Crazy 2:06
7 Face Like a Skull 3:32
8 I Don't Want to Make Love to You 2:48
9 Nothing 3:40
10 Bye Bye Bao Bao 1:10
11 Let's Pretend 8:03
12 Fuckabout 4:15

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