Welfare Jazz
Viagra Boys · 2021
40 min · 13 tracks · blues
A chaotic blend of punk energy and sardonic wit, driven by infectious rhythms and sharp lyrical commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ain’t Nice — This opener sets the tone with its punchy instrumentation and biting lyrics about societal expectations, encapsulating the album's core themes of disillusionment and irony.
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I Feel Alive — A standout track that juxtaposes upbeat melodies with darkly humorous reflections on life, showcasing the band's ability to merge levity with serious undertones.
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Cold Play — At just 31 seconds long, this brief interlude critiques modern consumer culture sharply, providing a stark contrast to the longer tracks around it.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines sharp lyrics and energetic punk instrumentation, creating a distinctive yet chaotic sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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, punchy listening bursts
- playful, chaotic energy
- dynamic emotional shifts
- quirky and humorous moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Welfare Jazz is the second studio album by Viagra Boys, released on January 8, 2021. Following their 2018 debut Street Worms, this album showcases their evolution into a more polished yet equally provocative sound, further establishing their presence in the art punk scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Idles· Fontaines D.C.· Shame
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ain’t Nice 3:32
- 2 Cold Play 0:31
- 3 Toad 3:35
- 4 This Old Dog 0:37
- 5 Into the Sun 3:58
- 6 Creatures 3:32
- 7 6 Shooter 4:50
- 8 Best in Show II 0:46
- 9 Secret Canine Agent 1:45
- 10 I Feel Alive 4:29
- 11 Girls & Boys 4:39
- 12 To the Country 2:58
- 13 In Spite of Ourselves 5:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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