Top tracks — play these first
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We’re All Gonna Die — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of vulnerability and acceptance, combining an upbeat melody with profound lyrics that confront the inevitability of mortality.
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Roll With the Punches — This track showcases Dawes' signature storytelling style, weaving a narrative about resilience and adaptability amidst life's challenges, making it relatable and impactful.
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Less Than Five Miles Away — With its intimate lyrics and evocative imagery, this song highlights the emotional weight of proximity and distance in relationships, a recurring theme in Dawes' work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances reflective songwriting with engaging melodies, though it doesn't fully break new ground in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a reflective tone, followed by the title track which introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Several songs feature layered harmonies and call-and-response vocals, creating a conversational feel between the band members.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, emphasizing introspective lyrics and allowing for a contemplative finish.
- 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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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 mid-tempo reflective journey
- poignant storytelling for introspection
- thoughtful melodies for contemplation
- for late-night thinking
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer quick, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2016, Dawes released We're All Gonna Die as their fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record All Your Favorite Bands. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as storytellers in the contemporary folk rock scene, building on their prior successes while exploring deeper themes of mortality and identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Lumineers· Fleet Foxes· Iron & Wine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One of Us 4:55
- 2 We’re All Gonna Die 5:07
- 3 Roll With the Punches 4:26
- 4 Picture of a Man 4:22
- 5 Less Than Five Miles Away 4:59
- 6 Roll Tide 5:30
- 7 When the Tequila Runs Out 4:46
- 8 For No Good Reason 4:22
- 9 Quitter 3:52
- 10 As If by Design 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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