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Every Weekend

Hadouken! · 2013

49 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A frenetic blend of electronic rock and grime, pulsating with energetic beats and introspective lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Levitate — This track features an infectious chorus and showcases a perfect fusion of electronic elements with rock influences, embodying the album's energetic spirit.
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    Bliss Out — With its catchy hooks and vibrant instrumentation, this song encapsulates the euphoric highs of nightlife, making it a standout party anthem on the album.
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    Spill Your Guts — This track combines emotional vulnerability with upbeat production, effectively contrasting darker lyrical themes against an infectious rhythm that captures listener attention.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic production and introspective lyrics but lacks strong cohesion in its later tracks.

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 in the latter part.
  • Several tracks feature layered electronic elements and heavy beats, creating a dense soundscape that contrasts with the introspective lyrics.
  • The transitions between songs often incorporate ambient sounds or effects, linking them together while maintaining distinct musical themes.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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

  • high-energy party atmosphere
  • pulsating beats for workouts
  • introspective moments amidst chaos
  • for weekend adventures
  • dynamic tracks for dancing

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, mellow sounds
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2013, Every Weekend was Hadouken!'s third studio album, following their 2010 release, For the Masses. At this point, the band was navigating their artistic identity post-mainstream success, experimenting with diverse sounds while still maintaining their signature high-energy style.
Stylistic neighbors
Enter Shikari· The Prodigy· Crystal Castles

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Vortex 4:00
  • 2 Levitate 4:45
  • 3 Bliss Out 3:23
  • 4 As One 4:32
  • 5 Parasite 4:33
  • 6 Bad Signal 3:56
  • 7 Stop Time 4:08
  • 8 Spill Your Guts 4:04
  • 9 The Comedown 4:26
  • 10 Daylight 2:59
  • 11 Mecha Love 4:48
  • 12 Oxygen 4:25

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata