Tickets to My Downfall
Machine Gun Kelly · 2020
47 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of pop-punk energy and introspective lyrics over infectious melodies and catchy hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Title Track Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Bloody Valentine — This track exemplifies the album's catchy pop-punk essence with its infectious chorus and references to tumultuous relationships, showcasing MGK's lyrical evolution.
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My Ex’s Best Friend — Featuring a collaboration with rapper Blackbear, this song captures a playful yet relatable narrative about complicated romantic entanglements while retaining high energy.
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Concert for Aliens — With its anthemic vibe and clever commentary on fame and isolation, this track highlights MGK's self-aware lyricism wrapped in an upbeat production.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a solid blend of pop-punk elements and personal lyrics but lacks strong cohesion due to interludes.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of pop-punk instrumentation, with driving guitars and upbeat tempos across most tracks.
- Several songs incorporate spoken word interludes that break up the flow, creating a narrative element throughout the record.
- The lyrics often reflect personal experiences and emotions, with a focus on relationships and self-reflection, particularly in the ballads.
- 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
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
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- youthful angst and romantic turmoil
- party-ready anthems for friends
- short bursts of high energy
- cathartic release through sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek intricate musical complexity
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked MGK's successful shift to pop-punk and gained him wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2020, 'Tickets to My Downfall' marked Machine Gun Kelly's transformation from a hip-hop artist to a pop-punk icon. This album followed his earlier release, 'Hotel Diablo,' and showcased his artistic reinvention amidst a growing interest in blending genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Peep· Travis Barker· Post Malone
Tracklist
- 1 Title Track Start here 2:46
- 2 Kiss Kiss 2:18
- 3 Drunk Face 2:23
- 4 Bloody Valentine 3:25
- 5 Forget Me Too 2:51
- 6 All I Know 2:09
- 7 Lonely 3:10
- 8 WWIII 0:59
- 9 Kevin and Barracuda Interlude 1:23
- 10 Concert for Aliens 2:40
- 11 My Ex’s Best Friend 2:19
- 12 Jawbreaker 1:57
- 13 Nothing Inside 2:52
- 14 Banyan Tree Interlude 1:31
- 15 Play This When I’m Gone 3:22
- 16 Misery Business 3:21
- 17 Roll the Windows Up 2:25
- 18 In These Walls (My House) (With PVRS) 2:48
- 19 Love on the Brain 2:22
What to play next
Mainstream Sellout
2022
Continues the pop-punk vibe while exploring new themes and sounds.
Hotel Diablo
2019
Sets the stage with a blend of hip-hop and emotional depth that leads into the next phase.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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