Partycrasher (A Wilhelm Scream album)
A Wilhelm Scream · 2013
34 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
Dynamic hardcore punk energy fuses intricate melodies with urgent vocal delivery and relentless rhythms throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Boat Builders — Opening with a complex interplay of guitar riffs and rapid-fire drumming, this track sets the tone for the album's energetic vibe and showcases the band's signature sound.
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Devil Don’t Know — With its infectious chorus and driving rhythm, this song exemplifies A Wilhelm Scream's knack for blending catchy hooks with aggressive punk elements.
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Gut Sick Companion — This track stands out with its introspective lyrics paired with an explosive instrumental bridge, highlighting the band's ability to balance melody and aggression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical skill and energy but has moments that may not fully engage on repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with intricate guitar work and urgent vocal delivery, setting a dynamic tone.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'Gut Sick Companion' which slows down mid-song before ramping back up.
- The album closes with 'Born a Wise Man', which features a more reflective tone compared to the preceding tracks, creating a contrasting end.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo energy flow
- intricate melodies with urgency
- engaging sing-along moments
- for party atmospheres
- short bursts of intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, sounds
- seek lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2013, 'Partycrasher' is A Wilhelm Scream's fourth studio album, following 2007's critically acclaimed 'Career Suicide'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence within the punk scene, showcasing a matured sound while retaining the frantic intensity that characterized their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Propagandhi· Strike Anywhere· Against Me!
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Boat Builders 3:49
- 2 The Last Laugh 3:02
- 3 Devil Don’t Know 2:42
- 4 Number One 3:03
- 5 Gut Sick Companion 2:04
- 6 Hairy Scarecrow 3:22
- 7 Ice Man Left a Trail 3:11
- 8 Sassaquin 3:32
- 9 Walkin’ With Michael Douglas 3:24
- 10 Wild Turkey 2:40
- 11 Born a Wise Man 3:20
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