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Satanic Rites of the Wildhearts

The Wildhearts · 2025

50 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A fiery blend of hard rock energy and melodic flair, punctuated by introspective lyrics and anthemic choruses.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Eventually Start here — The opener sets the tone for the album with its expansive soundscape and poignant themes of longing and realization, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
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    Scared of Glass — This track stands out with its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics about vulnerability and self-perception, embodying the album's emotional core.
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    Fire in the Cheap Seats — With its infectious chorus and energetic instrumentation, this song captures the essence of live performances, inviting listeners into The Wildhearts' world.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic shifts in energy levels
  • cathartic moments of reflection
  • short bursts of raw emotion
  • narrative arcs of personal struggle

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward structures
  • want consistent upbeat tempos

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows continued creativity and energy in the band's later years.
Themes
self-perception struggle· live performance energy· longing and realization
Career context
Released on March 7, 2025, 'Satanic Rites of the Wildhearts' is The Wildhearts' first album in nearly a decade, following their 2016 release 'Modern Man Blues.' At this point, the band was experiencing a resurgence in popularity after a series of lineup changes and a growing cult following, cementing their status in the UK hard rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Darkness· Hell Is for Heroes· Reuben

Tracklist

  • 1 Eventually Start here 6:15
  • 2 Scared of Glass 5:16
  • 3 Troubadour Moon 4:39
  • 4 Fire in the Cheap Seats 4:31
  • 5 Kunce 2:58
  • 6 Maintain Radio Silence 4:08
  • 7 Blue Moon Over Brinkburn 3:04
  • 8 Hurt People Hurt People 3:46
  • 9 I'll Be Your Monster 3:20
  • 10 Failure Is the Mother of Success 7:46
  • 11 Loyola 4:16

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