What makes Summer of Hate by Crocodiles notable?

Summer of Hate received critical acclaim for its energetic fusion of punk and pop sensibilities, standing out in the indie rock landscape of its time. The album's lead single, I Wanna Kill, garnered attention for its provocative title and fierce sound, helping to cement Crocodiles as a notable act in the genre. Released in early 2009, Summer of Hate was Crocodiles' debut album, following their formation in 2007. At this point, the band was establishing their identity within the burgeoning indie rock scene and building on their earlier EPs that showcased their distinctive sound.

How many songs are on Summer of Hate?

Summer of Hate has 9 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Summer of Hate

Crocodiles · 2009

34 min · 9 tracks · indie rock

A gritty blend of lo-fi noise and melodic hooks, capturing a raw, rebellious spirit of indie rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I Wanna Kill — This track features an infectious chorus paired with darkly humorous lyrics, epitomizing the album's juxtaposition of aggression and melody.
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Summer of Hate — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of disillusionment and youthful rebellion through its driving rhythms and atmospheric instrumentation.
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Here Comes the Sky — With its sweeping melodies and contemplative lyrics, this song showcases a more introspective side of the band while maintaining their signature intensity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album combines lo-fi aesthetics with catchy melodies, establishing a distinct sound within indie rock.

What we noticed

Each song typically features a verse-chorus structure, with melodic hooks layered over lo-fi production elements.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Screaming Chrome 0:47
2 I Wanna Kill 4:35
3 Soft Skull (in My Room) 2:32
4 Here Comes the Sky 4:15
5 Refuse Angels 2:43
6 Flash of Light 5:05
7 Sleeping With the Lord 3:18
8 Summer of Hate 3:32
9 Young Drugs 7:12

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