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You're Welcome

Wavves · 2017

35 min · 12 tracks · punk rock

A chaotic blend of surf punk energy and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of youthful disillusionment.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Daisy — Opening with infectious energy, Daisy sets a playful yet poignant tone that encapsulates both carefree angst and musical catchiness that defines the album.
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    You’re Welcome — The title track blends self-deprecating humor with a poppy chorus, reflecting on the complexities of relationships amid a backdrop of vibrant instrumentation.
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    Million Enemies — This track combines sharp lyrics with driving rhythms, offering an incisive take on personal conflict that resonates deeply within the album's thematic landscape.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic punk with introspective lyrics, creating a solid but not experience.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
  • Several tracks feature layered guitar riffs that create a dense sound, while vocals often alternate between melodic and shouted delivery.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

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
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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

  • punchy tracks for quick bursts
  • steady flow for casual listening
  • self-deprecating humor throughout
  • for afternoon hangouts

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2017, You're Welcome is Wavves' fifth studio album, following their commercially successful album V from 2015. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the punk rock scene while exploring new sonic territories, including more melodic elements and polished production compared to earlier lo-fi releases.
Stylistic neighbors
FIDLAR· Best Coast· Ty Segall

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • You’re Welcome

    The lyrics shift from light-hearted banter to a stark reflection on vulnerability.

    This transition adds depth to the song, contrasting earlier levity with a sudden weight that invites listeners to consider deeper emotional truths.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Daisy 2:32
  • 2 You’re Welcome 3:01
  • 3 No Shade 1:47
  • 4 Million Enemies 3:59
  • 5 Hollowed Out 2:51
  • 6 Come to the Valley 2:57
  • 7 Animal 2:44
  • 8 Stupid in Love 2:59
  • 9 Exercise 2:24
  • 10 Under 2:31
  • 11 Dreams of Grandeur 4:10
  • 12 I Love You 3:44

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