Will the Guns Come Out
Hanni El Khatib · 2011
31 min · 11 tracks · garage rock
Raw garage rock energy collides with soulful melodies, creating an infectious blend of grit and groove.
Top tracks — play these first
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Will the Guns Come Out — The title track encapsulates the album's urgent themes with punchy riffs and a captivating vocal delivery that sets the tone for the project.
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Fuck It, You Win. — This track showcases El Khatib’s ability to balance catchy hooks with rebellious lyrics, reflecting both personal struggle and broader societal discontent.
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Garbage City — A standout moment on the album, this song combines gritty instrumentation with vivid imagery, capturing a sense of urban decay and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines raw energy with catchy melodies, establishing a solid presence in the garage rock scene.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a raw, energetic tone, followed by a sequence of tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- Several songs feature prominent guitar riffs and repetitive hooks, creating an infectious groove that encourages movement.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, allowing for a more reflective mood before concluding with an upbeat finale.
- 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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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
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, consistent energy levels
- short, engaging listening sessions
- urban storytelling vibes
- raw emotional expression
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 27, 2011, Will the Guns Come Out is Hanni El Khatib's debut album, following a series of acclaimed singles. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a significant voice in the garage rock scene, building on the momentum generated by his earlier EPs and showcasing his distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Keys· Ty Segall· King Tuff
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Will the Guns Come Out 1:26
- 2 Build. Destroy. Rebuild. 2:58
- 3 Fuck It, You Win. 3:11
- 4 Dead Wrong 3:28
- 5 Come Alive 2:35
- 6 Loved One 2:38
- 7 Heartbreak Hotel 3:12
- 8 Wait Wait Wait 3:57
- 9 Garbage City 3:54
- 10 You Rascal You 2:21
- 11 I Got a Thing 2:00
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