Hotel Last Resort
Violent Femmes · 2019
38 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of folk punk and alternative rock that captures an introspective yet raw emotional landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hotel Last Resort — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of disillusionment and yearning, featuring poignant lyrics that reflect on personal and societal struggles.
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I Get What I Want — This track showcases a catchy hook and energetic instrumentation, emphasizing themes of determination and self-empowerment that resonate throughout the album.
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Not OK — With its candid exploration of vulnerability and mental health, this song stands out for its unflinching honesty and relatable lyrical content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with varied tempos, showcasing a solid return for the band.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Hotel Last Resort' and 'Everlasting You'.
- The lyrics often reflect personal introspection and social commentary, with a conversational delivery that enhances their emotional weight.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- short tracks for quick engagement
- themes of disillusionment and resilience
- for afternoon introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer long, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 26, 2019, Hotel Last Resort is the Violent Femmes' first studio album in over a decade, following their 2000 release, Freak Magnet. This album marks a significant return for the band as they navigate new creative directions while staying true to their roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Pavement· The Smiths
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Another Chorus 2:38
- 2 I Get What I Want 2:30
- 3 I’m Nothing 2:26
- 4 Adam Was a Man 2:59
- 5 Not OK 2:34
- 6 Hotel Last Resort 5:12
- 7 Everlasting You 2:13
- 8 It’s All or Nothing 2:25
- 9 I’m Not Gonna Cry 2:56
- 10 This Free Ride 2:14
- 11 Paris to Sleep 3:38
- 12 Sleepin’ at the Meetin’ 1:38
- 13 God Bless America 4:40
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