What makes Kill Your Heroes by Awolnation notable?

'Kill Your Heroes' gained notable traction on music charts, particularly with its lead track 'Sail', which reached multi-platinum status and became an anthem for resilience. The EP's title track also resonated culturally, encouraging listeners to challenge societal expectations. In 2012, Awolnation released 'Kill Your Heroes' as their debut EP, following the success of their breakout single 'Sail'. This period marked a significant expansion of their sound, showcasing a blend of electronic rock influences that would define their career trajectory.

How many songs are on Kill Your Heroes?

Kill Your Heroes has 2 tracks, running approximately 6 minutes.

Kill Your Heroes

Awolnation · 2012

6 min · 2 tracks · electronic rock

Energetic electronic rock blends soaring melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape that is both anthemic and personal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Kill Your Heroes — This track encapsulates the album's themes of self-empowerment and defiance against conventional norms, making it a rallying cry for individuality.
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Sail (Feed Me Luxe Remix) — The remix elevates the original's haunting melody into an infectious dance track, showcasing Awolnation's versatility and appeal across genres.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The tracks showcase solid production but lack depth for lasting engagement.

What we noticed

The first track features a steady electronic beat with layered synths and vocal samples that create a dynamic soundscape.
The second track is a remix that maintains the original's melodic elements while introducing a more aggressive bass line and faster tempo.

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: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This EP followed the breakout single 'Sail', expanding Awolnation's recognition.
Themes: defying conventions· individuality in chaos
Career context: In 2012, Awolnation released 'Kill Your Heroes' as their debut EP, following the success of their breakout single 'Sail'. This period marked a significant expansion of their sound, showcasing a blend of electronic rock influences that would define their career trajectory.
Stylistic neighbors: Imagine Dragons· Bastille· X Ambassadors