Rollin'
Texas Hippie Coalition · 2010
40 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A raucous blend of Southern metal and hard rock, infused with gritty storytelling and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rollin' — The title track encapsulates the band's ethos, combining heavy riffs with a driving beat that invites listeners to embrace a carefree lifestyle.
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Pissed Off and Mad About It — This song channels raw energy and anger, serving as an anthem for frustration and defiance against life's challenges.
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Jesus Freak — Exploring themes of faith and societal judgment, this track stands out for its provocative lyrics and dynamic instrumentation that challenge conventional narratives.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers energetic Southern metal with engaging choruses but lacks depth and variety in songwriting.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy guitar riff in 'Intervention' that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first five tracks.
- Each song features a prominent chorus designed for audience participation, often repeating key phrases to enhance memorability.
- The tempo varies slightly, but most tracks stay within a mid to fast range, creating a relentless pace that rarely lets up until the final track.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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
- raucous anthems for group celebrations
- cathartic energy release sessions
- stories of rebellion and defiance
- vibrant tracks with driving rhythms
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, tranquil sounds
- seek intricate, layered compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Rollin' marked Texas Hippie Coalition's second studio album, following their 2008 debut, Pride of Texas. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the Southern metal scene while expanding their audience through relentless touring and a growing fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Label Society· Pantera· Down
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intervention 3:56
- 2 Flawed 3:35
- 3 Rollin' 4:35
- 4 Jesus Freak 3:12
- 5 Pissed Off and Mad About It 4:05
- 6 Groupie Girl 4:40
- 7 Saddle Sore 3:11
- 8 Cocked and Loaded 4:44
- 9 Back From Hell 3:50
- 10 Beg 4:27
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