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Wakrat

Wakrat · 2016

27 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock

Aggressive punk energy fuses with alternative rock influences, creating a raw and unfiltered sonic experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Generation Fucked — This track encapsulates the album's theme of disillusionment with contemporary society, merging catchy hooks with harsh critiques of modern life.
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    La liberté ou la mort — The song stands out for its bold declaration of freedom as a fundamental right, blending political messaging with an infectious punk rhythm.
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    Sober Addiction — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its driving beat and introspective lyrics about personal struggles, drawing listeners into Wakrat's world.
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    Pigs in a Blanket — This song combines humor with pointed social commentary, showcasing the band's ability to critique societal norms while delivering an energetic performance.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines punk energy with alternative rock, showcasing strong instrumentation but limited lyrical depth.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
  • Each song features aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, with vocals that often alternate between melodic lines and shouted phrases.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Generation Fucked

    The verses build to a chorus that shifts perspective, highlighting a collective sense of frustration among younger generations.

    This shift emphasizes solidarity among youth, contrasting personal angst with broader societal issues.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sober Addiction 3:09
  • 2 The Number 2:31
  • 3 Generation Fucked 3:31
  • 4 Nail in the Snail 3:09
  • 5 La liberté ou la mort 2:51
  • 6 The Thing 2:58
  • 7 Knucklehead 3:01
  • 8 New Clear 2:50
  • 9 Pigs in a Blanket 3:44

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