Scatter the Rats
L7 · 2019
36 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Raucous riffs and fierce vocals collide, embodying a raw punk energy that captures the spirit of defiance and empowerment.
Top tracks — play these first
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Burn Baby — This opening track sets the tone with its explosive energy and sharp commentary on societal issues, making it an immediate standout.
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Stadium West — A catchy anthem that critiques commercialism in the music industry, melding infectious melodies with pointed lyrics that resonate with both old and new fans.
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Scatter the Rats — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of survival and resilience, blending heavy instrumentation with visceral lyrics to create a powerful statement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong punk energy with varied dynamics but lacks a fully cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the sense of urgency and engagement.
- The final track ends with a prolonged instrumental outro that gradually fades out, creating a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo energy throughout
- raw intensity for cathartic release
- fierce anthems for empowerment
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soothing background sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Scatter the Rats marks L7's return after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album, Slap-Happy, released in 1999. This fifth album comes during a resurgence of interest in 90s alternative rock and reflects the band's commitment to addressing contemporary social issues through their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bikini Kill· Hole· Veruca Salt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Burn Baby 2:32
- 2 Fighting the Crave 3:23
- 3 Proto Prototype 3:14
- 4 Stadium West 3:44
- 5 Murky Water Cafe 4:00
- 6 Ouija Board Lies 3:00
- 7 Garbage Truck 2:29
- 8 Holding Pattern 3:08
- 9 Uppin’ the Ice 3:33
- 10 Cool About Easy 3:24
- 11 Scatter the Rats 4:27
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