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Wolfbiker

Evergreen Terrace · 2007

34 min · 10 tracks · hardcore punk

A relentless barrage of hardcore punk energy fused with melodic undertones and sharp lyrical wit.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Wolfbiker — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its infectious energy and sharp lyrics, showcasing the band's signature blend of aggression and melody.
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    Where There Is Fire, We Will Carry Gasoline — This track highlights the band's lyrical wit and social commentary, paired with an explosive sound that reflects their hardcore roots.
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    Chaney Can't Quite Riff Like Helmet's Page Hamilton — With its clever title and dynamic instrumentation, this track exemplifies the band's playful yet serious approach to songwriting and genre influences.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Wolfbiker blends hardcore energy with melodic elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and engaging dynamics.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining intensity through the first five songs without significant tempo drops.
  • Melodic guitar lines frequently intertwine with aggressive vocal delivery, creating a contrast that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, emphasizing dynamic shifts and keeping the listener engaged throughout.
  • The final track concludes with a drawn-out instrumental outro, allowing for a gradual tapering off of energy rather than an abrupt end.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Where There Is Fire, We Will Carry Gasoline

    The lyrics confront societal issues directly, using vivid imagery to paint a picture of urgency and unrest.

    The directness of the language creates an immediate connection with listeners, making it clear that the song is not just about personal struggle but collective action.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bad Energy Troll 2:35
  • 2 High Tide or No Tide 3:06
  • 3 Wolfbiker 2:41
  • 4 Chaney Can't Quite Riff Like Helmet's Page Hamilton 4:40
  • 5 Where There Is Fire, We Will Carry Gasoline 3:26
  • 6 Rip This! 2:41
  • 7 Starter 3:39
  • 8 To the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville 4:59
  • 9 Rolling Thunder Mental Illness 1:27
  • 10 The Damned 5:34

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