Top tracks — play these first
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Magazine — The opening track sets the tone with its punchy guitar riffs and incisive lyrics critiquing media culture, immediately drawing listeners into Sløtface's world.
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Nancy Drew — This track stands out for its clever storytelling and vivid imagery, cleverly paralleling youthful curiosity with the iconic detective's adventures.
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Night Guilt — With its introspective lyrics about anxiety and self-doubt, this song showcases the band's ability to blend personal struggle with anthemic punk sounds, appealing to listeners navigating similar feelings.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk instrumentation with relatable lyrics, creating a solid debut that resonates with its audience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Magazine', and maintains an upbeat tempo for the first half before introducing slower, more introspective songs in the latter half.
- Each song features a prominent guitar riff that drives the melody, often accompanied by punchy drum patterns that emphasize the punk rock energy.
- Lyrically, the tracks explore themes of youth and anxiety, with verses often delivered in a conversational style that invites listener engagement.
- 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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7/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- vibrant, youthful exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Sløtface's debut studio album, 'Try Not to Freak Out' arrived after their successful EPs and established them in the Norwegian punk rock scene. The band was transitioning from an emerging act to a recognized name, showcasing their ability to craft infectious melodies with sharp social commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- PUP· Wolf Alice· Paramore
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Magazine 2:38
- 2 Galaxies 3:30
- 3 Pitted 2:28
- 4 Sun Bleached 2:47
- 5 Pools 2:46
- 6 Night Guilt 3:11
- 7 Try 2:59
- 8 Nancy Drew 3:15
- 9 Slumber 5:33
- 10 Backyard 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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