What Happens in Hell, Stays in Hell
Nekromantix · 2011
44 min · 13 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic blend of psychobilly rhythms and darkly humorous lyrics that evokes a haunted carnival atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bats in My Pants — This opening track captures the album's playful yet eerie vibe with catchy hooks and lively instrumentation, setting the tone for the entire record.
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What Happens in Hell, Stays in Hell! — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching theme of dark humor mixed with punk energy, showcasing Nekromantix's signature style.
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I Kissed a Ghoul — This track cleverly intertwines romantic notions with horror imagery, highlighting the band's knack for merging genres while maintaining lyrical wit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong psychobilly elements with engaging lyrics but has moments of uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a frenetic tone, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing slower, more melodic elements in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature prominent use of upright bass and reverb-heavy guitar, creating a distinct psychobilly sound that blends punk rock with horror-themed lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- catchy melodies for engagement
- slightly dark, playful themes
- short, punchy listening experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- What Happens in Hell, Stays in Hell is Nekromantix's fifth studio album, marking their continued evolution within the psychobilly genre after their 2007 release, Life Is a Grave & I Dig It!. By this point in their career, the band had solidified their signature sound, characterized by energetic performances and macabre themes, while also expanding their fanbase internationally.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tiger Army· Social Distortion· The Cramps
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bats in My Pants 3:19
- 2 Nekrotastic Extasy 3:40
- 3 Sleepwalker With a Gun 3:04
- 4 Demon Speed 2:42
- 5 Crazy 3:30
- 6 What Happens in Hell, Stays in Hell! 3:09
- 7 I Kissed a Ghoul 3:23
- 8 Once We Were Lovers 4:13
- 9 Chasing Ghosts 3:14
- 10 Love You Deadly 2:37
- 11 Bela Lugosi’s Star 3:27
- 12 Monsterbait 3:09
- 13 Triskaedekaphobia 4:39
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