Released 10 years ago
Howdilly Doodilly
Okilly Dokilly · 2016
40 min · 13 tracks · metalcore
A whimsical blend of metalcore and sitcom-inspired humor, delivering heavy riffs alongside absurdist lyrics about everyday life.
Top tracks — play these first
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White Wine Spritzer — As the opening track, it sets the tone for the album with its catchy chorus and humorous commentary on social gatherings, encapsulating the band's playful spirit.
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Flanderdoodles — This track exemplifies Okilly Dokilly's clever wordplay, merging heavy instrumentation with lighthearted lyrics that directly reference popular culture, showcasing their unique charm.
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Donut Hell — With its infectious energy and punchy riffs, this song captures the essence of the band's style while humorously exploring themes of temptation and indulgence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines humor with heavy music, creating a unique but niche sound that appeals to specific audiences.
What we noticed
- The album features heavy guitar riffs paired with playful, absurdist lyrics that reference everyday life and pop culture.
- Tracks often shift between aggressive metalcore sections and lighter, humorous interludes, creating a dynamic contrast.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the playful nature of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Nothing at All
In a pivotal moment, the lyrics shift from discussing mundane routines to a moment of existential reflection, creating a stark contrast.
This transition adds depth to the seemingly light-hearted narrative by introducing themes of introspection amidst absurdity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 White Wine Spritzer 3:10
- 2 Flanderdoodles 1:52
- 3 Vegetables 3:00
- 4 Nothing at All 2:24
- 5 You’re a Jerk 2:52
- 6 Sacrifice 2:22
- 7 Press Destruct Button 2:59
- 8 More Animal Than Flan 3:36
- 9 They Warned Me 2:58
- 10 Donut Hell 2:22
- 11 Panic Room 3:28
- 12 Godspeed Little Doodle 6:26
- 13 All That Is Left 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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