The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit
Dune Rats · 2017
30 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A raucous blend of punk energy and catchy melodies, capturing the carefree spirit of youth with a distinctly Australian edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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6 Pack — This track encapsulates the album's youthful rebellion with its infectious chorus and straightforward punk structure, making it an anthem for carefree living.
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Braindead — The song’s tongue-in-cheek lyrics paired with a driving beat reflect a sense of humor about the struggles of modern life, representing a core theme of the album.
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Buzz-Kill — With its upbeat tempo and catchy hooks, this track highlights the band's ability to marry serious themes with a fun sound, exemplifying their signature style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures youthful energy with catchy melodies but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo, with tracks like '6 Pack' and 'Demolition Derby' featuring driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, creating a participatory feel that engages listeners.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- carefree rebellion with friends
- short bursts of energy
- for party ignition
- sing-along anthems for youth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep introspective themes
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit is Dune Rats' second studio album, released in 2017 following their self-titled debut in 2014. At this point in their career, they had begun to establish themselves as a prominent act within the Australian indie rock scene, building on the momentum garnered from their debut's success.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don’t Talk 2:43
- 2 6 Pack 2:56
- 3 Demolition Derby 2:56
- 4 Braindead 3:02
- 5 Scott Green 2:09
- 6 Never Gonna Get High 3:11
- 7 Like Before 2:58
- 8 Counting Sheep 2:35
- 9 Buzz-Kill 2:11
- 10 Mary 2:55
- 11 Bullshit 3:02
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