Hellmode
Jeff Rosenstock · 2023
41 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic tapestry of punk energy and introspective lyrics that confronts modern anxieties with urgency and wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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FUTURE IS DUMB — This track encapsulates the album's central theme of grappling with uncertainty and disillusionment through sharp lyrics and an infectious melody.
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SOFT LIVING — With its juxtaposition of soft vocals against a driving rhythm, this song masterfully conveys the tension between comfort and anxiety in everyday life.
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I WANNA BE WRONG — The raw vulnerability expressed in the lyrics presents an introspective moment on the album, allowing listeners to connect deeply with Rosenstock’s personal struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk elements with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong craftsmanship and a unique voice.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and introspective moments.
- Lyrically, the album balances personal reflection with societal critique, often employing wit and irony to address modern anxieties.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, punchy reflections
- introspective late-night vibes
- energetic bursts of expression
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 1, 2023, Hellmode marks Jeff Rosenstock's follow-up to the critically acclaimed album No Dream from 2020. At this stage in his career, Rosenstock continues to evolve his sound while maintaining the raw, DIY ethos that has characterized his work since his early days with Bomb the Music Industry!
- Stylistic neighbors
- PUP· Against Me!· The Menzingers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 WILL U STILL U 3:20
- 2 HEAD 1:30
- 3 LIKED U BETTER 2:49
- 4 DOUBT 4:28
- 5 FUTURE IS DUMB 3:47
- 6 SOFT LIVING 4:46
- 7 HEALMODE 3:22
- 8 LIFE ADMIN 2:43
- 9 I WANNA BE WRONG 2:34
- 10 GRAVEYARD SONG 4:31
- 11 3 SUMMERS 7:08
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