Top tracks — play these first
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Hard to Be a Rock 'n' Roller (edit) — The title track encapsulates the band's carefree spirit and catchy hooks, making it a defining anthem of glam rock revivalism.
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Crazy Things — With its playful lyrics and upbeat tempo, this track showcases the band's knack for combining humor with hard rock elements.
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Bless the Night — This song features soaring melodies and emotional depth, illustrating Wig Wam's ability to balance anthemic choruses with heartfelt themes.
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Erection — An unabashedly cheeky track that perfectly embodies the band's playful approach to rock music, reflecting their theatrical flair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic songwriting and strong performances but lacks depth for lasting engagement.
What we noticed
- The title track opens the album with a high-energy anthem, setting a vibrant tone that persists through the first half.
- Several tracks feature layered harmonies and call-and-response vocals, creating an engaging dynamic between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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 group sing-alongs
- steady mid-tempo party vibes
- exuberant tracks for road trips
- cathartic release through catchy hooks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek deep introspective experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Hard to Be a Rock'n Roller… in Kiev!' was released in 2005, Wig Wam was gaining international attention after their participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. This album followed their 2004 debut, '667...' and marked a significant step in establishing their identity within the glam metal scene, blending humor and theatricality.
- 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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