Top tracks — play these first
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Hard to Be a Rock 'n' Roller (edit) — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its upbeat tempo and anthemic chorus, serving as a rallying cry for rock enthusiasts.
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The Best Song in the World — This track stands out with its tongue-in-cheek lyrics and memorable melody, showcasing the band's knack for blending humor with classic rock elements.
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Crazy Things — With its driving guitar riffs and infectious energy, this song exemplifies the exuberance of glam rock and highlights Wig Wam's musical influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases catchy hooks and energetic performances typical of glam rock but lacks depth for lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, while the second half introduces slower tracks that shift the mood.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the sing-along quality typical of glam rock.
- The lyrics often employ humor and playful themes, contrasting with the heavier instrumentation found in hard rock.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful anthems for sing-alongs
- steady groove for road trips
- infectious melodies that uplift
- cathartic release of energy
- mid-tempo flow for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer deep, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Hard to Be a Rock'n Roller was Wig Wam's debut full-length album, following their early singles. At this stage, they were solidifying their identity in the glam metal scene, which had seen a resurgence in the early 2000s. The album set the foundation for their subsequent success, including performances at major festivals and a growing fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steel Panther· Crazy Lixx· Tuff
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hard to Be a Rock 'n' Roller (edit) 3:43
- 2 667 0:50
- 3 The Best Song in the World 3:11
- 4 Crazy Things 3:07
- 5 Bless the Night 3:50
- 6 The Drop 3:59
- 7 No More Living on Lies 3:54
- 8 Out of Time 4:04
- 9 Mine All Mine 3:42
- 10 Tell Me Where to Go 4:13
- 11 Car-Lyle 3:55
- 12 Erection 2:10
- 13 Turn to You 4:09
- 14 A Long Way 4:26
- 15 Hard to Be a Rock 'n' Roller 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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