Wolves
Story of the Year · 2017
55 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk
A dynamic blend of melodic hardcore and emotional lyrics that showcase resilience and vulnerability in the face of adversity.
Top tracks — play these first
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How Can We Go On — This track features an anthemic chorus paired with introspective verses, encapsulating the struggle between despair and hope that permeates the album.
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I Swear I'm Okay — With its raw honesty and catchy hooks, this song addresses mental health struggles, making it a standout representation of the album's vulnerability.
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Praying for Rain — An epic closer that combines atmospheric instrumentation with powerful lyrics about longing and redemption, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic performances with emotional depth but lacks strong cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a heavy guitar riff that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks feature alternating vocal styles between melodic singing and aggressive shouting, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, incorporating more atmospheric elements and introspective lyrics.
- 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
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
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- cathartic release through raw energy
- reflective moments amidst high intensity
- engaging storytelling across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification music
- lack of interest in resilience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Wolves is Story of the Year's fifth studio album, released after a five-year hiatus following their previous record, The Constant. During this period, the band underwent lineup changes and faced challenges in redefining their sound, leading to a more mature reflection in this album's themes and musicality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Finch· The Used· Taking Back Sunday
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wolves 0:52
- 2 How Can We Go On 3:25
- 3 Bang Bang 3:43
- 4 Youth 0:51
- 5 I Swear I'm Okay 4:20
- 6 Miracle 3:51
- 7 Can Anybody Hear Me 4:28
- 8 A Part of Me 4:01
- 9 Give up My Heart 5:16
- 10 The Eternal Battle for Mike Cronin's Soul (To Be Alive Again) 4:02
- 11 My Home 4:33
- 12 Goodnight, My Love 4:07
- 13 Like Ghosts 4:11
- 14 Praying for Rain 7:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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