Sorry
White Lung · 2012
19 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
Raw and frenetic, this album harnesses punk's energy with sharp melodies and urgent vocals that demand attention.
Top tracks — play these first
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Take the Mirror — Opening with explosive energy, this track sets the tone for the album with its fast-paced rhythm and incisive lyrics that critique self-perception.
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Those Girls — This song stands out with its catchy hooks and a biting commentary on societal expectations for women, encapsulating the band's knack for merging punk urgency with insightful lyrics.
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I Rot — With its raw vocal delivery and frantic instrumentation, this track embodies the album's themes of decay and disillusionment, making it a visceral experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures punk's energy with sharp melodies and urgent vocals, making it a notable entry in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire tempo that is maintained through the first five tracks, creating an immediate sense of urgency.
- Vocals are delivered in a raw, almost shouted style, often layered with harmonies that add to the intensity of the sound.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'I Rot', which slows down significantly before ramping back up, disrupting expectations.
- 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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8/10
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
- front-loaded energetic bursts
- short tracks for quick listens
- urgent vocals demanding attention
- raw sound for cathartic release
- for high-energy moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- dislike frenetic and raw energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, 'Sorry' is White Lung's second album, following their debut 'It’s the Evil' from 2010. At this point, the band was transitioning into a more defined sound, establishing themselves within the Canadian punk scene and gaining wider recognition for their energetic performances and lyrical intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Patti Smith· Screaming Females· FIDLAR
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Those Girls
The verses directly confront stereotypes surrounding femininity in an assertive manner that challenges norms.
Shifting between defiance and vulnerability in the lyrics showcases a complex understanding of gender dynamics while maintaining a punk attitude.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take the Mirror 1:55
- 2 St. Dad 2:15
- 3 Thick Lip 1:48
- 4 Bag 1:49
- 5 Bunny 2:01
- 6 I Rot 2:14
- 7 Glue 2:11
- 8 Those Girls 2:05
- 9 The Bad Way 2:01
- 10 Deadbeat 0:58
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