Enemy of the World
Four Year Strong · 2010
38 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
Energetic punk rock anthems blend catchy hooks with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant soundtrack for youthful rebellion.
Top tracks — play these first
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It Must Really Suck to Be Four Year Strong Right Now — This opening track sets a self-aware tone, blending humor with criticism of the band's struggles, encapsulating their signature style.
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Tonight We Feel Alive (On a Saturday) — A quintessential party anthem that captures youthful exuberance while juxtaposing carefree moments with underlying anxiety about adulthood.
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Enemy of the World — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of defiance and self-identity, showcasing the band's ability to blend aggressive instrumentation with thoughtful lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Energetic punk rock with catchy hooks and introspective lyrics, appealing to youthful rebellion.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, creating a sense of urgency.
- Several songs feature dual vocal lines that alternate between melodic singing and aggressive shouting, enhancing the dynamic range.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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 sing-alongs
- youthful rebellion energy
- for summer road trips
- introspective lyrics with punch
- short bursts of anthemic fun
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, soundscapes
- want lengthy, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Four Year Strong was at a pivotal moment in their career with 'Enemy of the World', their third studio album, following the success of 'Rise or Die Trying'. This release marked their expansion into broader punk rock territories and helped solidify their presence in the scene as they transitioned from underground popularity to greater mainstream recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Day to Remember· The Wonder Years· New Found Glory
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It Must Really Suck to Be Four Year Strong Right Now 3:16
- 2 Tonight We Feel Alive (On a Saturday) 3:43
- 3 Wasting Time (Eternal Summer) 3:18
- 4 Nineteen With Neck Tatz 3:24
- 5 Find My Way Back 3:28
- 6 What the Hell Is a Gigawatt 3:07
- 7 One Step at a Time 3:06
- 8 This Body Pays the Bill$ 3:20
- 9 Paul Revere's Midnight Ride 3:55
- 10 Flannel Is the Color of My Energy 3:29
- 11 Enemy of the World 4:02
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