Top tracks — play these first
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Let’s Roll — This track features an infectious hook and embodies the album's party vibe while showcasing Yelawolf's lyrical dexterity and flow.
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Good Girl — With its catchy chorus and introspective verses, this song highlights Yelawolf's ability to blend personal storytelling with mainstream appeal.
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Slumerican Shitizen — This track serves as an anthem for those from marginalized backgrounds, reflecting Yelawolf's roots and commitment to authenticity in his music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Yelawolf's blend of rock and hip-hop creates a distinctive sound, though the album's cohesion is uneven.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken-word introduction that sets a gritty tone, followed by tracks that blend aggressive beats with melodic hooks.
- The last three tracks shift to more introspective themes, contrasting the earlier high-energy songs and providing a reflective conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
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
- steady flow with energetic peaks
- introspective moments amidst intensity
- for late-night drives
- engaging storytelling throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike cohesive album experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Yelawolf's major label debut, establishing his reputation in hip-hop.
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Radioactive marked Yelawolf's major label debut under Interscope Records following his 2010 breakthrough EP, Trunk Muzik. This album showcased his unique blend of country rap and rock influences, helping to establish his identity in the mainstream hip-hop landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Radioactive Introduction 2:57
- 2 Get Away 3:23
- 3 Let’s Roll 3:54
- 4 Hard White (Up in the Club) 3:23
- 5 Growin’ Up in the Gutter 3:40
- 6 Throw It Up 4:54
- 7 Good Girl 4:24
- 8 Made in the U.S.A. 3:28
- 9 Animal 3:42
- 10 The Hardest Love Song in the World 2:59
- 11 Write Your Name 3:44
- 12 Everything I Love the Most 4:05
- 13 Radio 5:32
- 14 Slumerican Shitizen 3:36
- 15 The Last Song 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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