Fix Yourself, Not the World
The Wombats · 2022
40 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant collection of indie rock anthems that balance introspective lyrics with upbeat melodies and infectious hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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If You Ever Leave, I’m Coming With You — This track captures the essence of the album's exploration of loyalty and vulnerability through its catchy chorus and relatable narrative.
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Everything I Love Is Going to Die — The juxtaposition of upbeat instrumentals with darkly humorous lyrics exemplifies the band’s knack for merging serious themes with infectious melodies.
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Fix Yourself, Then the World (Reach Beyond Your Fingers) — The closing track distills the album's overarching message of self-improvement before attempting to change the world, leaving listeners with a resonant final thought.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic anthems with introspective moments, showcasing solid songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving rhythms and layered guitar hooks, establishing an energetic tone that persists through the album's early half.
- Several songs incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
- The last three tracks shift to more introspective themes and slower tempos, providing a contrast to the earlier upbeat material.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- uplifting melodies for introspection
- thoughtful lyrics for modern life
- for casual hangouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer immediate gratification
- seek aggressive high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues the band's relevance with a mature sound in their fifth album.
- Themes
- self-improvement journey· dark humor in relationships· loyalty in chaos
- Career context
- In 2022, The Wombats released 'Fix Yourself, Not the World' as their fifth studio album, following the critical success of 'Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life' in 2018. This album showcases a maturation in their sound and lyrical themes, reflecting personal growth and societal observations while maintaining their signature energetic style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Kooks· Foster the People· Two Door Cinema Club
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flip Me Upside Down 3:14
- 2 This Car Drives All by Itself 4:45
- 3 If You Ever Leave, I’m Coming With You 2:49
- 4 Ready for the High 4:05
- 5 Method to the Madness 4:32
- 6 People Don’t Change People, Time Does 3:01
- 7 Everything I Love Is Going to Die 3:20
- 8 Work Is Easy, Life Is Hard 3:17
- 9 Wildfire 3:30
- 10 Don’t Poke the Bear 3:07
- 11 Worry 3:11
- 12 Fix Yourself, Then the World (Reach Beyond Your Fingers) 1:43
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