V (The Bronx album)
The Bronx · 2017
34 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
Frenetic energy and raw intensity collide in a visceral hardcore punk soundscape that embodies urgency and defiance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stranger Danger — This track stands out for its sharp commentary on societal fears, delivered through aggressive riffs and an infectious chorus that encapsulates the album's urgency.
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Sore Throat — With its relentless pace and biting lyrics about frustration and disillusionment, this song exemplifies the raw energy The Bronx is known for.
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Fill the Tanks — The driving rhythm and anthemic quality of this track make it a rallying cry against complacency, representing the band's commitment to their hardcore roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances, making it a solid entry in the hardcore punk genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy through the first six songs before introducing a slower, more reflective piece.
- Each song typically features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, with vocals delivered in a shouted style that emphasizes urgency.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
- short bursts of high energy
- sharp lyrical observations throughout
- quick pacing for adrenaline rush
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, atmospheric pieces
- seek slow, contemplative rhythms
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, V marked The Bronx's fifth studio album, arriving after their previous effort, Mariachi El Bronx III, showcasing a return to their hardcore roots. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their distinct identity within the punk scene, balancing their mariachi influences while returning to a heavier sound.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Channel Islands
In a moment of stark contrast, the lyrics shift from personal reflection to a broader critique of societal neglect.
This transition not only deepens the thematic complexity but also mirrors the chaotic shifts in the instrumental arrangement.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Night Drop at the Glue Factory 3:07
- 2 Stranger Danger 2:56
- 3 Side Effects 3:25
- 4 Fill the Tanks 3:02
- 5 Channel Islands 3:25
- 6 Two Birds 3:14
- 7 Sore Throat 2:33
- 8 Past Away 2:54
- 9 Cordless Kids 3:32
- 10 Broken Arrow 3:07
- 11 Kingsize 3:27
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