Released 10 years ago
Getaway
Adelitas Way · 2016
44 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A gritty blend of hard rock riffs and anthemic choruses captures the spirit of rebellion and youthful defiance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bad Reputation — This opening track serves as a bold statement of individuality and defiance against societal expectations, setting the tone for the rest of the album.
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Getaway — 'Getaway' encapsulates the feeling of liberation amidst chaos, featuring catchy hooks that make it a standout anthem for those seeking escape.
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Filthy Heart — With its darker undertones and complex emotional landscape, 'Filthy Heart' showcases the band's ability to blend raw energy with introspective lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid hard rock elements but lacks standout innovation or depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Bad Reputation', and maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace through the first half.
- Choruses are often anthemic, featuring repeated phrases that invite listener participation.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift dynamics, creating moments of intensity followed by quieter verses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- 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
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 anthems for celebration
- rebellious spirit for road trips
- cathartic release through loudness
- gritty soundtracks for youthful defiance
- sing-along choruses with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seeking calm and soothing sounds
- prefer longer, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2016, Getaway is Adelitas Way's fourth studio album, following their 2014 release, Stuck. At this point in their career, the band was looking to solidify their sound while also appealing to a broader audience, experimenting with both lyrical themes and production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Red Sun Rising· Saint Asonia· Hinder
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Good Die Young
The bridge shifts perspective to reflect on fleeting youth and mortality, contrasting vibrant memories with sobering realizations.
This moment highlights a shift from celebration to contemplation, emphasizing the transient nature of life and the bittersweet truth that accompanies growing up.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bad Reputation 3:02
- 2 Getaway 3:19
- 3 Good Die Young 3:45
- 4 Low 3:37
- 5 Put You in Place 4:20
- 6 I Get Around 3:11
- 7 Filthy Heart 5:43
- 8 Harbor the Fugitive 4:24
- 9 Sometimes You're Meant to Get Used 4:48
- 10 Shame 4:06
- 11 Deserve This 3:45
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