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Released 10 years ago

Welcome to Fat City

Crobot · 2016

40 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant fusion of hard rock and stoner grooves, laced with gritty vocals and anthemic riffs.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Welcome to Fat City — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its infectious energy and dynamic instrumentation, setting the tone for the entire record.
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    Easy Money — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and upbeat rhythm, highlighting Crobot's knack for merging hard rock with accessible hooks.
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    Hold on for Dear Life — With its powerful lyrics and driving beat, this song showcases the band's ability to blend emotional weight with hard-hitting rock elements.
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    Blood on the Snow — This track features darker themes and a heavier sound, demonstrating Crobot's versatility while still delivering their signature style.

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 features energetic riffs and gritty vocals but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a fast tempo, followed by several tracks that maintain this pace before slowing down in the latter half.
  • Vocals are gritty and often layered, with harmonies appearing in the choruses to enhance the anthemic quality of the songs.
  • Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections, allowing for guitar solos that showcase technical skill and contribute to the stoner rock vibe.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Welcome to Fat City 3:59
  • 2 Play It Cool 3:13
  • 3 Easy Money 3:41
  • 4 Not for Sale 2:53
  • 5 Hold on for Dear Life 4:49
  • 6 Temple in the Sky 3:15
  • 7 Right Between the Eyes 3:25
  • 8 Blood on the Snow 3:29
  • 9 Steal the Show 3:46
  • 10 Moment of Truth 4:46
  • 11 Plague of the Mammoths 3:00

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