Is Play Harder a good place to start with Krewella?

Yes, Play Harder is recommended as a starting point for new Krewella listeners. High-energy remixes transform Krewella's hit singles into anthems pulsating with vibrant beats and infectious hooks. Released on December 10, 2012, 'Play Harder' followed Krewella's breakthrough EP, 'Play Hard', which had established them as rising stars in the electronic dance music scene. This album showcases their ability to collaborate with various remix artists, broadening their audience and solidifying their presence in the EDM landscape.

Who is Play Harder for?

Play Harder works well if you're into high-energy dance floor vibes, dynamic remix progression experience and wave-like pacing for parties.

How many songs are on Play Harder?

Play Harder has 9 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Play Harder

Krewella · 2012

44 min · 9 tracks · house music

High-energy remixes transform Krewella's hit singles into anthems pulsating with vibrant beats and infectious hooks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Come & Get It Start here — This track captures Krewella's energetic style with its driving beat and catchy chorus, making it a staple in their live performances.
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Killin' It (Mutrix remix) — The remix enhances the original track's intense vibe with additional layers of electronic elements that amplify its party-ready appeal.
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Alive (Cash Cash & Kalkutta remix) — This version elevates the original song’s euphoric essence while incorporating fresh beats, showcasing Krewella's adaptability within the EDM genre.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases energetic remixes but lacks depth in original composition, making it more suited for immediate enjoyment than long-term exploration.

What we noticed

The EP consists entirely of remixes, with each track reinterpreting either 'Come & Get It' or multiple versions of 'Alive' and 'Killin' It'.
Each remix maintains a high-energy tempo, typically around 128 BPM, characteristic of house music.
The arrangement of the tracks features a consistent build-up and drop structure, common in dance music, ensuring a continuous flow for club play.

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: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

high-energy dance floor vibes
dynamic remix progression experience
wave-like pacing for parties
euphoric melodies for celebration

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
seek standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This EP followed their initial success and solidified their presence in mainstream EDM.
Themes: party-ready anthems· high-energy remixes· EDM festival culture
Career context: Released on December 10, 2012, 'Play Harder' followed Krewella's breakthrough EP, 'Play Hard', which had established them as rising stars in the electronic dance music scene. This album showcases their ability to collaborate with various remix artists, broadening their audience and solidifying their presence in the EDM landscape.
Stylistic neighbors: Zeds Dead· Adventure Club· Dillon Francis