What makes Here Come the Drums by Rogue Traders notable?

The album achieved significant commercial success in Australia, reaching number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and spawning multiple hit singles. Its blend of electronic rock helped shape the sound of mid-2000s Australian music and influenced subsequent acts in the genre. Released in 2005, Here Come the Drums marked Rogue Traders' breakthrough album, following their debut. This record propelled them into mainstream success, featuring a polished sound that combined electronic elements with rock influences.

Who is Here Come the Drums for?

Here Come the Drums works well if you're into dancefloor-ready anthems for parties, steady mid-tempo energy throughout and engaging sing-alongs with friends.

How many songs are on Here Come the Drums?

Here Come the Drums has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Here Come the Drums

Rogue Traders · 2005

44 min · 12 tracks · electronic rock

A fusion of infectious electronic beats and rock energy, propelling dance anthems into the Australian charts.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Believer — As the opening track, it sets an energetic tone with its catchy hooks and driving beat, encapsulating the album's vibrant ethos.
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Voodoo Child — This track showcases a darker, more intense edge to the band's sound while maintaining a danceable rhythm, demonstrating their versatility.
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Watching You — With its infectious chorus and upbeat tempo, this song became one of the standout singles that reinforced their popularity during this era.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album combines electronic and rock elements effectively but lacks standout compositions and depth for lasting appeal.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong dance track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining an upbeat tempo throughout the first half.
Several tracks feature prominent electronic synth lines layered over rock guitar riffs, creating a fusion sound characteristic of the mid-2000s.
The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing a contrast to the earlier high-energy songs and allowing for a more reflective close.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dancefloor-ready anthems for parties
steady mid-tempo energy throughout
engaging sing-alongs with friends
uplifting vibes for celebration

Maybe skip if you

prefers slow, introspective music
seeks complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2005, Here Come the Drums marked Rogue Traders' breakthrough album, following their debut. This record propelled them into mainstream success, featuring a polished sound that combined electronic elements with rock influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Empire of the Sun· Foster the People· MGMT

Tracklist

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

1 Believer 3:28
2 Voodoo Child 3:57
3 Way to Go! 3:16
4 World Go Round 4:28
5 Rescue Me 4:44
6 Watching You 3:26
7 Change the Channel 0:30
8 We’re Coming Home 3:21
9 Fashion 3:25
10 White Lightning 4:11
11 In Love Again 5:13
12 Casting Aside 4:36

What to play next

Listen next

Better in the Dark

2007

Go back to

We Know What You're Up To

2003

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