Released 10 years ago
Femejism
Deap Vally · 2016
49 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
Raw and rebellious, the album fuses gritty guitar riffs with bold feminist themes and a punk rock energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Royal Jelly — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious energy and biting lyrics that challenge traditional gender roles, showcasing the band's fearless attitude.
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Smile More — With a catchy hook and sharp commentary on societal expectations of women, this track exemplifies the album's overarching themes of empowerment and authenticity.
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Teenage Queen — This song blends playful nostalgia with critical reflections on beauty standards, encapsulating the duality of vulnerability and strength that defines Femejism.
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Critic — A direct response to detractors, this track showcases the duo's defiance against criticism while maintaining a rhythmic intensity that fuels their message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Femejism combines raw energy with feminist themes, showcasing solid songwriting and a distinctive sound within alternative rock.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing the duo's interplay and thematic messages.
- The lyrics often tackle feminist themes directly, using bold and confrontational language that aligns with the punk rock aesthetic.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- energetic defiance for empowerment
- short bursts of raw intensity
- cathartic release for frustration
- for rebellious road trips
- sing-along anthems with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soothing sounds
- seek longer, contemplative tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Femejism is Deap Vally's second studio album, following their debut, Sistrionix, released in 2013. By this time, the duo had established themselves in the alternative rock scene, gaining recognition for their distinctive sound and empowering lyrics. This album marks a significant evolution as they delve deeper into themes of feminism and personal identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Kills· Royal Blood· Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Royal Jelly 4:03
- 2 Julian 3:13
- 3 Gonnawanna 3:47
- 4 Little Baby Beauty Queen 3:21
- 5 Smile More 4:31
- 6 Critic 3:27
- 7 Post Funk 3:51
- 8 Two Seat Bike 3:23
- 9 Bubble Baby 4:21
- 10 Teenage Queen 4:36
- 11 Grunge Bond 2:30
- 12 Turn It Off 4:15
- 13 Heart Is an Animal 4:19
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