Wild Onion
Twin Peaks · 2014
40 min · 16 tracks · punk rock
A vibrant swirl of lo-fi punk energy and jangly melodies that captures youthful exuberance and raw emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Found a New Way — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy hooks and carefree spirit, encapsulating the album's playful attitude.
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Strawberry Smoothie — With its upbeat tempo and whimsical lyrics, this track showcases the band's knack for blending punk energy with lighthearted themes.
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Good Lovin' — This song stands out for its infectious chorus and vibrant instrumentation, highlighting the band's ability to craft memorable anthems.
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Ordinary People — The closing track offers a reflective counterpoint to the rest of the album, featuring more introspective lyrics set against a driving rhythm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures youthful energy with catchy melodies but lacks strong cohesion in its lengthy tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of jangly guitar riffs and upbeat tempos across the majority of its tracks, creating a lively atmosphere.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of punk rock.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the energetic earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
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
- quick bursts of youthful energy
- irresistible sing-along moments
- playful irreverence in every track
- short tracks for spontaneous joy
- for carefree afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, complex compositions
- seek serious, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Wild Onion was Twin Peaks' sophomore album, following their debut, Sunken. At this point, the band was solidifying their sound and gaining traction in the indie rock scene, building on the momentum of their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Orwells· Parquet Courts· FIDLAR
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Ordinary People
The final verse shifts perspective, revealing a deeper understanding of everyday struggles through simple yet poignant imagery.
This change in perspective deepens the emotional impact, contrasting with the earlier lightheartedness of the album while maintaining its core themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Found a New Way 2:46
- 2 Strawberry Smoothie 2:24
- 3 Mirror of Time 2:20
- 4 Sloop Jay D 3:24
- 5 Making Breakfast 2:13
- 6 Strange World 1:50
- 7 Fade Away 2:00
- 8 Sweet Thing 2:08
- 9 Stranger World 1:14
- 10 Telephone 2:55
- 11 Flavor 2:01
- 12 Ordinary People 3:43
- 13 Good Lovin' 3:11
- 14 Hold On 2:09
- 15 No Way Out 3:46
- 16 Mind Frame 2:06
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