Top tracks — play these first
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Cocaine Cowboys — This track encapsulates the wild spirit of the album with its high-energy riffs and lyrics celebrating hedonism, making it a standout anthem for fans of sleaze rock.
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Anarchy — With its punk-inspired attitude and rebellious lyrics, Anarchy serves as a rallying cry against conformity, representing the band's roots in glam metal's edginess.
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Sin City — Sin City combines catchy melodies with darker themes, effectively illustrating the duality of glamour and danger that defines much of the band's aesthetic.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks standout depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos that are central to their structure, often following a verse-chorus pattern.
- There is a consistent use of gang vocals in the choruses, creating anthemic moments that invite listener participation.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- raucous party atmosphere throughout
- rebellious energy for road trips
- cathartic sing-alongs with friends
- unrestrained swagger and attitude
- late-night escapades and mischief
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm and soothing sounds
- seek subtle, nuanced compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2013, The Savage Playground is Crashdïet's fourth studio album, arriving after a turbulent period marked by lineup changes. With vocalist Gabriel Keyes joining the band in 2010, this album signifies their attempt to reclaim relevance in the hard rock scene after the mixed reception of their previous releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Buckcherry· Hanoi Rocks· Mötley Crüe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Change the World 5:35
- 2 Cocaine Cowboys 4:18
- 3 Anarchy 2:58
- 4 California 4:31
- 5 Lickin' Dog 3:06
- 6 Circus 4:41
- 7 Sin City 3:35
- 8 Got a Reason 4:33
- 9 Drinkin' Without You 4:10
- 10 Snakes in Paradise 4:25
- 11 Damaged Kid 3:46
- 12 Excited 5:35
- 13 Garden of Babylon 7:10
- 14 Liquid Jesus 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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