Released 11 years ago this October
Zipper Down
Eagles of Death Metal · 2015
34 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A raucous blend of garage rock energy and hard-hitting riffs, underscored by cheeky, irreverent lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Complexity — Opening with a punchy riff, this track sets the tone for the album's playful yet gritty vibe while showcasing the band's signature sound.
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I Love You All the Time — This song exemplifies the band's knack for infectious hooks and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, balancing humor with rock bravado.
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Got a Woman — With its driving beat and catchy chorus, this track captures the essence of Eagles of Death Metal's energetic style and playful attitude.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic songwriting with playful lyrics, though it doesn't fully stand out in the hard rock genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs and upbeat rhythms, while the fourth track introduces a slower groove.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the playful and cheeky tone of the 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo flow
- playful and irreverent spirit
- concise, engaging listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 2, 2015, Zipper Down is Eagles of Death Metal's third studio album, coming nearly a decade after their previous album, Heart On. This release marked a return to form for the band following a period of increased recognition due to their high-energy performances and collaborations within the rock scene, particularly in light of their resilience after the tragic events in Paris in 2015.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queens of the Stone Age· The Dead Weather· Royal Blood
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Love You All the Time
The chorus repeats a declaration of love with an upbeat fervor that contrasts with its cheeky undertone.
The playful repetition creates an anthem-like quality that invites listeners to join in while cleverly subverting typical love song tropes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Complexity 2:47
- 2 Silverlake (K.S.O.F.M.) 3:36
- 3 Got a Woman 2:02
- 4 I Love You All the Time 3:10
- 5 Oh Girl 4:09
- 6 Got the Power 3:28
- 7 Skin-Tight Boogie 3:12
- 8 Got a Woman (Slight Return) 0:42
- 9 The Deuce 3:06
- 10 Save a Prayer 4:40
- 11 The Reverend 3:29
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