Hurry Up and Wait
Dune Rats · 2020
28 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
Energetic punk-infused melodies collide with catchy hooks and irreverent lyrics, embodying a carefree Australian summer vibe.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rubber Arm — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of upbeat melodies and cheeky lyrics, encapsulating the carefree spirit central to the album's message.
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Bad Habits — With its infectious chorus and relatable themes of youthful recklessness, this song stands out as an anthem for living in the moment.
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Mountains Come and Go but Aussie Pub Rock Lives On (Forever) — This track serves as a tribute to Australian pub rock culture, reflecting the band's roots and connecting with their audience through nostalgia.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features energetic punk melodies and catchy hooks but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a lighthearted tone before launching into high-energy songs.
- Several songs incorporate playful and irreverent lyrics that reflect a carefree attitude, typical of the band's style.
- The final track serves as an anthem to Australian pub rock, contrasting with the more upbeat nature of earlier songs.
- 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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5/10
- 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
- short bursts of playful energy
- party-ready sing-along vibes
- quick doses of cheeky humor
- for sunny afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lengthy introspection
- prefer slow, drawn-out builds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, 'Hurry Up and Wait' marks Dune Rats' third studio album, following their 2017 release 'The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their identity within the Australian music scene, blending garage rock and pop-punk influences with a distinct humor that resonates with their fanbase.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (intro) 0:49
- 2 Bobby D 1:23
- 3 Rubber Arm 2:51
- 4 No Plans 3:20
- 5 Rock Bottom 3:07
- 6 Crazy 2:42
- 7 Patience 2:09
- 8 Bad Habits 3:05
- 9 Stupid Is as Stupid Does 3:00
- 10 If My Bong Could Talk 1:38
- 11 The Skids 2:55
- 12 Mountains Come and Go but Aussie Pub Rock Lives On (Forever) 1:43
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