Money Sucks, Friends Rule
Dillon Francis · 2014
45 min · 12 tracks
A high-energy blend of moombahton, electronic beats, and playful lyrics that captures the spirit of a party anthem.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get Low — 'Get Low' features infectious rhythms and a catchy hook, making it a defining track that showcases Dillon's ability to create dance floor anthems.
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Drunk All the Time — This track combines humor with relatable themes of partying and excess, highlighting Dillon's signature playful style while maintaining an engaging beat.
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Hurricane — 'Hurricane' stands out for its melodic structure and emotional undertones, illustrating Dillon's versatility beyond just club tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers energetic beats and catchy hooks but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms and heavy bass drops across nearly all tracks, creating a danceable atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate playful vocal samples and call-and-response elements, enhancing the party vibe.
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos, while the latter half introduces slightly slower tracks that provide brief moments of respite.
- 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
- energetic party atmosphere
- short, punchy tracks
- upbeat social gatherings
- danceable rhythmic vibes
- playful and fun energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 27, 2014, 'Money Sucks, Friends Rule' was Dillon Francis's debut studio album following a series of successful EPs and singles. At this point in his career, he had already established himself as a prominent figure in the electronic dance music scene, especially after hits like 'Get Low' and collaborations with major artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- DJ Snake· Tiësto· Marshmello
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All That 3:09
- 2 Get Low 3:32
- 3 When We Were Young 3:19
- 4 Set Me Free 4:07
- 5 Drunk All the Time 3:47
- 6 Love in the Middle of a Firefight 3:19
- 7 Not Butter 4:01
- 8 I Can’t Take It 4:22
- 9 We Are Impossible 3:35
- 10 We Make It Bounce 4:10
- 11 What’s That Spell? 4:26
- 12 Hurricane 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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