Top tracks — play these first
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Skambankt! — The title track opens the album with intense energy, encapsulating the band's ethos of rebellion and urgency that permeates through their music.
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Revolusjonens aggregat! — This track features driving rhythms and fervent lyrics that critique societal structures, showcasing Skambankt's commitment to political commentary.
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Alarm! — With its catchy hook and urgent message, 'Alarm!' serves as a rallying cry against complacency, highlighting the band's ability to fuse melody with meaningful content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's energetic riffs and political lyrics create a compelling but uneven debut.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more varied tempos.
- Tracks often feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- The lyrics are predominantly in Norwegian and tackle political themes, with vocal delivery that emphasizes intensity and raw emotion.
- 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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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
- rapid-fire tracks for high energy
- politically charged anthems for activism
- short bursts of intense excitement
- for energetic gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, introspective music
- seek intricate musical explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 10, 2004, Skambankt marked the debut album for the Norwegian hard rock band, introducing their raw sound to the music scene. This album laid the foundation for their career, establishing them as a significant force in Norway's rock landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kvelertak· Bullet for My Valentine· Hatebreed
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Skambankt! 3:08
- 2 Me sa nei! 2:55
- 3 Desertør! 3:23
- 4 Revolusjonens aggregat! 3:29
- 5 Panzersjokk! 3:03
- 6 Alarm! 2:48
- 7 KKK! 3:30
- 8 Våre fiender! 2:20
- 9 Kapitalens spel! 2:49
- 10 Systemets makt! 2:30
- 11 Poltistat! 2:53
What to play next
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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