It's the Evil
White Lung · 2010
24 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
Frenetic punk energy collides with sharp, sardonic lyrics over a barrage of blistering guitars and relentless rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Viva La Rat — This opening track sets a blistering pace with its explosive instrumentation and biting lyrics, encapsulating the album’s raw energy and thematic focus on disillusionment.
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Atlanta — With its catchy hooks and frenetic pace, this track reflects on personal struggles while maintaining a sense of urgency that defines the band’s style.
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Psychoholic — This song showcases the band's ability to blend humor with darker themes, making it a standout for its punchy delivery and sharp lyrical wit.
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Loose Heels — At just over a minute long, this track exemplifies the brevity and intensity of punk rock, delivering a powerful message in an explosive format.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines frenetic energy with incisive lyrics, establishing a strong punk identity while maintaining distinct song structures.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire tempo that is maintained through the first six tracks, creating a relentless energy.
- Each song features a distinct structure, often shifting dynamics abruptly, such as from fast verses to slower, more melodic choruses.
- Lyrically, the songs employ sharp, sardonic commentary that aligns closely with the aggressive instrumentation, enhancing their impact.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 frenetic energy
- sardonic lyrics with sharp wit
- for quick, intense sessions
- ideal for cathartic release
- high-energy tracks for driving
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- seek mellow, laid-back sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- It's the Evil marked White Lung's debut album, arriving during a time when the Vancouver punk scene was gaining national attention. The band, fronted by Mish Way, quickly established themselves as a powerful voice in the genre, showcasing their raw sound and lyrical intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Patti Smith· Screaming Females· FIDLAR
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Viva La Rat 1:50
- 2 Atlanta 2:36
- 3 Sleep Creep 1:54
- 4 Two Seen 2:55
- 5 Elf / 546 Kids 3:25
- 6 Psychoholic 1:40
- 7 Shoot 2:21
- 8 Loose Heels 1:25
- 9 Like Dad 2:29
- 10 Tale 2:00
- 11 Wild Failure 2:13
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