The Wildhearts
The Wildhearts · 2007
55 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A frenetic blend of hard rock and punk energy, infused with melodic hooks and raw emotional honesty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rooting for the Bad Guy Start here — This opening track encapsulates the album's rebellious spirit with its dynamic shifts and anthemic chorus, setting a bold tone for the record.
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The Revolution Will Be Televised — This song critiques societal complacency with punchy riffs and sharp lyrics, highlighting the band's knack for merging commentary with catchy melodies.
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Bi-Polar Baby — With its introspective lyrics and infectious hooks, this track illustrates the emotional depth that characterizes much of the album's songwriting.
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The Sweetest Song — Offering a more melodic and softer side to the band, this track showcases their versatility while maintaining strong lyrical content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic hard rock with punk influences, showcasing strong melodies and emotional lyrics.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, establishing a consistent hard rock sound.
- Several tracks feature abrupt shifts in dynamics, such as 'Inner City Overture,' which introduces a quieter, more melodic section before returning to heavier instrumentation.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and societal observations, adding an emotional layer that contrasts with the energetic instrumentation.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective moments amidst chaos
- anthems for rebellious spirits
- dynamic flow for active listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, short tracks
- seek calm, consistent vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a significant return after nearly a decade, showing continued vitality.
- Themes
- societal complacency· rebellious spirit· emotional depth
- Career context
- Released in 2007, The Wildhearts was the band's first studio album in nearly a decade, following their previous album, Endless, which came out in 1995. This album marked a significant return for the band as they navigated lineup changes and a renewed commitment to their distinctive sound. The release signaled a revitalization of their career after years of turmoil and inconsistent output.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Darkness· Hell Is for Heroes· Reuben
Tracklist
- 1 Rooting for the Bad Guy Start here 8:57
- 2 The Sweetest Song 4:09
- 3 The Revolution Will Be Televised 4:35
- 4 The New Flesh 4:20
- 5 Slaughtered Authors 8:29
- 6 The Hard Way 6:20
- 7 Inner City Overture 3:51
- 8 Bi-Polar Baby 4:38
- 9 She’s All That 3:58
- 10 Destroy All Monsters 6:18
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