Everybody Wants
The Struts · 2014
43 min · 13 tracks · glam rock
A vibrant blend of glam rock exuberance and anthemic choruses captures the spirit of youthful rebellion and desire.
Top tracks — play these first
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Could Have Been Me — This track embodies the album's spirit with its catchy hooks and empowering message of seizing life's opportunities. Its anthemic quality became a defining moment for the band.
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Kiss This — With its bold attitude and infectious energy, this song exemplifies the band's glam rock influences while showcasing their knack for memorable choruses.
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Dirty Sexy Money — The sultry groove and playful lyrics make this track stand out, highlighting the band's ability to merge fun with rock sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic glam rock with catchy hooks but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and upbeat tempos, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- party anthems with infectious energy
- theatrical flair for sing-alongs
- feel-good vibes for celebrations
- upbeat tracks for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening preferences
- prefer lengthy, atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Everybody Wants was The Struts' debut album, emerging as they carved their niche in the modern glam rock revival. At this point, they were still relatively unknown outside the UK, yet they showcased a confident, flamboyant style that hinted at their potential for broader appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Darkness· Queen· T. Rex
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Roll Up 3:08
- 2 Could Have Been Me 3:08
- 3 Kiss This 2:58
- 4 Put Your Money on Me 3:34
- 5 Mary Go Round 3:19
- 6 Dirty Sexy Money 3:57
- 7 The Ol’ Switcheroo 3:42
- 8 She Makes Me Feel Like 2:39
- 9 Young Stars 3:24
- 10 Black Swan 3:25
- 11 These Times Are Changing 3:27
- 12 Only Just a Call Away 3:04
- 13 Where Did She Go 3:54
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