Top tracks — play these first
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Cheap Beer — This track captures the band's ethos with its infectious energy and straightforward lyrics about carefree living amid financial struggles, resonating deeply with their audience.
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Stoked and Broke — With a driving beat and catchy chorus, this song perfectly encapsulates the tension between youthful optimism and harsh realities, making it a standout anthem for disillusioned youth.
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No Waves — This track showcases the band’s ability to blend humor with angst, featuring punchy riffs that reflect the frustrations of navigating life's unpredictabilities.
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Whore — A provocative song that challenges social norms with its raw vocals and gritty instrumentation, it exemplifies FIDLAR's unapologetic approach to songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
FIDLAR's debut captures raw energy and irreverent lyrics, establishing a distinct voice in the punk revival.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a relentless pace with high-energy tracks, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several songs feature abrupt transitions, such as 'No Waves' shifting from a driving rhythm to a more laid-back groove.
- The lyrics often employ humor and irony, with tracks like 'Cheap Beer' using repetitive hooks to emphasize their themes.
- 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
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
- short bursts of raw energy
- party-ready anthems for friends
- irreverent humor and chaos
- carefree vibes for youth culture
- soundtrack for skating
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of deep introspection
- prefer lengthy, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- FIDLAR's self-titled debut album arrived in 2013, a pivotal moment as the band transitioned from local L.A. shows to national attention. This release followed their early EPs and established them within the burgeoning West Coast punk revival scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- PUP· The Frights· together PANGEA
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cheap Beer 2:22
- 2 Stoked and Broke 2:02
- 3 White on White 2:54
- 4 No Waves 2:13
- 5 Whore 3:39
- 6 Max Can’t Surf 2:38
- 7 Blackout Stout 3:06
- 8 Wake Bake Skate 1:43
- 9 Gimmie Something 2:12
- 10 5 to 9 1:08
- 11 LDA 2:26
- 12 Paycheck 2:53
- 13 Wait for the Man 2:09
- 14 Cocaine 7:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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