No Hay Banda
Audrey Horne · 2005
63 min · 14 tracks · hard rock
A gritty blend of hard rock riffs and melodic hooks that showcases both aggression and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get a Rope — This track encapsulates the album's mix of catchy melodies and raw energy, showcasing the band's ability to craft memorable hooks without sacrificing heaviness.
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Deathhorse — The song features intense lyrical imagery paired with a driving rhythm that exemplifies the band’s hard rock roots while pushing into more complex musical territory.
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Bleed — With its anthemic chorus and powerful instrumentation, this track stands out as a highlight that demonstrates Audrey Horne's knack for blending emotion with aggression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and musicianship, balancing aggression with melody across its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective pieces.
- Several songs incorporate dual guitar harmonies, enhancing the texture and depth of the sound.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- wave-like dynamics with peaks
- cathartic release through intensity
- engaging sing-along moments
- for energetic road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
- want immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- No Hay Banda is Audrey Horne's second album, released in 2005 after their debut, No Hay Banda. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound within the Norwegian hard rock scene, building on the momentum gained from their initial release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Answer· Rival Sons· Wolfmother
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dead 3:09
- 2 Listening 3:44
- 3 Get a Rope 3:28
- 4 Deathhorse 4:55
- 5 Confessions & Alcohol 4:11
- 6 Candystore 4:53
- 7 Blackhearted Visions 3:36
- 8 Bleed 3:19
- 9 Crust 3:50
- 10 Weightless 5:43
- 11 The Sweet Taste of Revenge 8:48
- 12 Airsupply 4:09
- 13 Blackeyed & Broken 3:24
- 14 Halo 6:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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