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Gnarwolves

Gnarwolves · 2014

28 min · 10 tracks · punk rock

Energetic punk anthems collide with raw, confessional lyrics over driving guitar riffs and explosive rhythms.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Prove It — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and straightforward message about authenticity in music. Its fast-paced rhythm and catchy chorus make it a definitive statement of the band's ethos.
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    Everything You Think You Know — With sharp lyrics addressing self-doubt and societal expectations, this track exemplifies the band's blend of personal storytelling and punk aggression. The dynamic shifts in tempo enhance its emotional impact.
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    Hate Me (Don’t Stand Still) — This track highlights the band's knack for combining introspective lyrics with anthemic choruses, encapsulating feelings of frustration and resilience. Its sing-along quality makes it a standout during live performances.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

Energetic punk anthems with raw lyrics create a solid debut, though cohesion dips slightly.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, establishing a high-energy opening.
  • Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Everything You Think You Know

    The narrative voice confronts internal fears while questioning external perceptions directly.

    This direct confrontation creates an engaging tension, transforming personal vulnerability into a collective call for honesty.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Prove It 2:25
  • 2 Boneyard 2:48
  • 3 Everything You Think You Know 2:48
  • 4 Bottle to Bottle 2:30
  • 5 Smoking Kills 2:28
  • 6 Day Man 2:22
  • 7 Hate Me (Don’t Stand Still) 3:29
  • 8 Ebb 2:04
  • 9 Flow 1:53
  • 10 Eat Dynamite, Kid 5:10

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