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Rest in Sleaze

Crashdïet · 2005

35 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A raucous blend of glam and sleaze rock, filled with anthemic choruses and gritty guitar riffs.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Knokk 'em Down — This opening track introduces the album's high-energy vibe with its punchy riffs and anthemic chorus, setting the tone for what's to come.
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    Riot in Everyone — This track encapsulates the rebellious spirit of the album, combining catchy hooks with driving instrumentals that exemplify Crashdïet's sound.
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    Straight Outta Hell — With its raw energy and defiant lyrics, this song stands out as a quintessential sleaze rock anthem, showcasing the band's unapologetic attitude.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances typical of its genre, with some memorable moments.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining a consistent tempo across the first five songs.
  • Each song features prominent guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, often layering backing vocals to enhance the hooks.
  • The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, creating a contrast that allows for more melodic exploration.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • raucous party anthem energy
  • short bursts of rebellion
  • head-banging sing-along moments
  • unfiltered adrenaline rush
  • late-night escapism with friends

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking quiet introspective sounds
  • prefer lengthy musical explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Rest in Sleaze' was Crashdïet's debut studio album, coming after several lineup changes. This album marked their emergence into the hard rock scene following the initial success of their EP, 'In the Raw', and set the stage for their future releases.
Stylistic neighbors
Buckcherry· Hanoi Rocks· Mötley Crüe

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Knokk 'em Down 3:36
  • 2 Riot in Everyone 3:57
  • 3 Queen Obscene / 69 Shots 3:45
  • 4 Breakin' the Chainz 3:02
  • 5 Needle in Your Eye 3:48
  • 6 Tikket 3:33
  • 7 Out of Line 3:43
  • 8 It's a Miracle 3:30
  • 9 Straight Outta Hell 2:59
  • 10 Back on Trakk 3:40

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