Wrong Creatures
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club · 2018
59 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A dark and atmospheric blend of reverb-drenched guitars and haunting vocals that captures a sense of restless introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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King of Bones — This track stands out with its pulsating rhythm and brooding lyrics that convey themes of decay and existential dread, encapsulating the album's darker tone.
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Haunt — The haunting melody paired with introspective lyrics creates an ethereal atmosphere, making it a prime example of the band's ability to blend rock with emotional depth.
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Question of Faith — This song features a driving beat and confrontational lyrics, showcasing the band's raw energy while addressing themes of belief and doubt, resonating with listeners seeking deeper meaning.
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Echo — With its layered instrumentation and reflective lyrics, this track serves as a moment of introspection on the album, illustrating the struggle between memory and reality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and atmospheric production, making it engaging yet somewhat familiar within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar textures that create a dense atmosphere, particularly in 'Haunt' and 'Echo'.
- Vocals often intertwine with instrumental elements, creating a haunting quality that emphasizes introspection throughout the record.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with gradual build
- haunting melodies for introspective moments
- dark moods for late-night listening
- immersive flow for focused sessions
- reflective themes in quiet solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and exploration in their sound during later career.
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Wrong Creatures marks Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's sixth studio album, following the 2013 release of Specter at the Feast. At this point in their career, the band was exploring deeper sonic textures while maintaining the gritty essence that defined their earlier work. This album reflects a maturation in both sound and lyrical content as they navigated a changing music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Angels· The Raveonettes· Death from Above 1979
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 DFF 1:54
- 2 Spook 3:45
- 3 King of Bones 3:56
- 4 Haunt 5:50
- 5 Echo 5:13
- 6 Ninth Configuration 6:52
- 7 Question of Faith 5:19
- 8 Calling Them All Away 6:45
- 9 Little Thing Gone Wild 3:20
- 10 Circus Bazooko 5:42
- 11 Carried From the Start 4:49
- 12 All Rise 5:40
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