What makes Tremulous by Western Addiction notable?

Tremulous received positive critical acclaim, being praised for its sharp songwriting and engaging performances. The album's combination of punk urgency and thoughtful themes resonated within the underground scene, helping to establish Western Addiction as a prominent voice in contemporary punk. It also charted on various independent music charts, reflecting both commercial success and cultural relevance. Tremulous is Western Addiction's second full-length album, released on March 10, 2017, following their 2015 debut, Frenzy. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence within the punk rock scene, showcasing a matured sound while retaining their signature intensity. Their return after two years highlighted a commitment to evolving their lyrical depth and musical complexity.

How many songs are on Tremulous?

Tremulous has 11 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Tremulous

Western Addiction · 2017

32 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

Raw, frenetic punk energy collides with introspective lyrics and tight instrumentation throughout this energetic collection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Family of Boys — This track encapsulates the album's themes of camaraderie and vulnerability within the male experience, delivered at breakneck speed.
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Masscult, Vulgarians and Entitlement — The song critiques societal issues with biting wit, showcasing the band's ability to blend humor with serious commentary.
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Your Life Is Precious — A standout closer that shifts tone dramatically, it reflects deeply personal narratives amidst a backdrop of melodic instrumentation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Foothills

Higher than 44% of albums we've rated

The album combines frenetic energy with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting but uneven pacing.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace that contrasts sharply with the preceding songs.
Lyrically, the album explores themes of disillusionment and introspection, often juxtaposed against fast-paced instrumentation.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Clatter and Hiss 2:39
2 Family of Boys 1:38
3 Masscult, Vulgarians and Entitlement 2:25
4 Taedium 3:13
5 Ditch Riders 3:12
6 Honeycreeper 3:01
7 Righteous Lightning 3:30
8 Red Emeralds 1:46
9 Humming Bars of White Light 2:17
10 The Rockery 2:50
11 Your Life Is Precious 5:34

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