This Modern Glitch
The Wombats · 2011
40 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of catchy melodies and sharp wit, wrapped in indie rock textures and infectious energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tokyo (Vampires and Wolves) — This track captures the essence of the album with its lively tempo and clever lyrics reflecting youthful escapism and urban nightlife.
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Jump Into the Fog — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this song embodies the spirit of adventure and carefree living central to the album's themes.
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Anti-D — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics paired with a bouncy melody, showcasing The Wombats' ability to juxtapose serious themes with upbeat sounds.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases catchy melodies and witty lyrics but lacks strong cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track and maintains an upbeat tempo for the first half, before introducing more varied pacing in the latter half.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often employ clever wordplay and humor, with recurring themes of youth and relationships that are evident across multiple songs.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- catchy hooks for group vibes
- introspective moments among friends
- pulsating beats for driving
- lighthearted energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid reflective, slower tempos
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified The Wombats' presence in the indie rock scene post-debut.
- Career context
- This Modern Glitch is The Wombats' second studio album, following their successful debut, A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation, released in 2007. By 2011, the band had established a strong following in the UK indie scene and was looking to solidify their sound with this release, which showcased their evolution and ambition as songwriters.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Kooks· Foster the People· Two Door Cinema Club
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Our Perfect Disease 3:44
- 2 Tokyo (Vampires and Wolves) 3:46
- 3 Jump Into the Fog 3:52
- 4 Anti-D 4:41
- 5 Last Night I Dreamt… 3:33
- 6 Techno Fan 3:59
- 7 1996 4:20
- 8 Walking Disasters 4:17
- 9 Girls / Fast Cars 3:36
- 10 Schumacher the Champagne 4:50
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Tourist History
Two Door Cinema Club
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Total Life Forever
Foals
Combines intricate guitar work and infectious rhythms, creating a vibrant indie atmosphere.
Given to the Wild
The Maccabees
Offers lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics, echoing the emotional depth found in The Wombats' work.
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