Wired
Mallory Knox · 2017
41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A polished blend of driving rock energy and introspective lyrics that captures both urgency and vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wired — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of feeling overwhelmed yet determined, combining anthemic choruses with reflective verses that highlight the struggle between chaos and clarity.
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California — This track stands out for its upbeat tempo and catchy hooks, representing the band's ability to balance energetic instrumentation with introspective lyrics about longing and escape.
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Better Off Without You — A poignant breakup anthem that showcases raw emotion through its lyrical honesty and powerful vocal delivery, making it a relatable standout for many listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Wired showcases strong production and songwriting but follows familiar patterns in alternative rock.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent driving tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective tracks.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often juxtapose themes of urgency and vulnerability, with shifts in dynamics that emphasize emotional peaks.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- driving energy for road trips
- introspective moments of vulnerability
- cathartic release during workouts
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Wired is Mallory Knox's third studio album, following their 2016 release, Asymmetry. By this point, the band had solidified their presence in the alternative rock scene, building on prior successes while exploring new sonic territories. The release marked a significant step in their evolution as they sought to expand their musical range and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- You Me at Six· Don Broco· Lower Than Atlantis
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Mother
A conversation shifts from childhood memories to adult reckoning subtly reveals layers of regret and longing.
This shift in focus deepens the emotional complexity of the song, contrasting youthful innocence with the weight of adult choices.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Giving It Up 3:09
- 2 California 3:51
- 3 Wired 4:24
- 4 For You 4:00
- 5 Midnight 3:11
- 6 Better Off Without You 2:56
- 7 Falling in Love 4:53
- 8 Lucky Me 3:21
- 9 Saviour 3:44
- 10 Come Back Around 3:32
- 11 Mother 3:59
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