Lace Up
Machine Gun Kelly · 2012
59 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · hip-hop · pop-punk
A gritty blend of rap-rock infused with raw emotion and anthemic choruses that captures youthful rebellion.
Why this album works
- Best for
- cathartic release of frustration dynamic journey with peaks youthful rebellion and energy
- Context
- Lace Up is Machine Gun Kelly's debut studio album, released in 2012, following a series of successful mixtapes. It marked his transition from underground artist to mainstream recognition, fueled by viral hits and energetic live performances.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hip-hop, pop-punk
Lace Up is an album by Machine Gun Kelly, released in 2012. A gritty blend of rap-rock infused with raw emotion and anthemic choruses that captures youthful rebellion. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and features the hit single 'Wild Boy,' which helped solidify MGK's presence in the hip-hop scene. Its fusion of pop-punk and rap garnered attention during a time when genre-blending was gaining popularity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lace Up sound like?
A gritty blend of rap-rock infused with raw emotion and anthemic choruses that captures youthful rebellion. Rooted in alternative rock and hip-hop.
What makes Lace Up by Machine Gun Kelly notable?
The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and features the hit single 'Wild Boy,' which helped solidify MGK's presence in the hip-hop scene. Its fusion of pop-punk and rap garnered attention during a time when genre-blending was gaining popularity. Lace Up is Machine Gun Kelly's debut studio album, released in 2012, following a series of successful mixtapes. It marked his transition from underground artist to mainstream recognition, fueled by viral hits and energetic live performances.
Who is Lace Up for?
Lace Up works well if you're into cathartic release of frustration, dynamic journey with peaks and youthful rebellion and energy.
How many songs are on Lace Up?
Lace Up has 16 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Save Me 3:12
- 2 What I Do 4:32
- 3 Wild Boy Standout 3:51
- 4 Lace Up 3:02
- 5 Stereo 3:54
- 6 All We Have 3:27
- 7 See My Tears 4:09
- 8 D3MONS 4:21
- 9 Edge of Destruction Standout 5:07
- 10 Runnin' 2:48
- 11 Invincible Standout 3:06
- 12 On My Way 4:10
- 13 End of the Road 4:04
- 14 Half Naked & Almost Famous 2:52
- 15 Hold On (Shut Up) 3:30
- 16 Warning Shot 3:22
Release Date
October 9, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
59 min 34 sec
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