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40oz. On Repeat
Punk · 2015

40oz. On Repeat

FIDLAR

A frantic blast of garage punk that masks deep-seated self-loathing with infectious hooks and blown-out guitar riffs.

August 7, 2015 · Wichita

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40oz. On Repeat is the sound of a party that lasted three hours too long, where the initial adrenaline has curdled into a jittery, self-aware anxiety. It is a quintessential piece of mid-2010s garage punk that manages to be both incredibly catchy and deeply uncomfortable. The guitars are thick and saturated, providing a wall of sound that feels like it is pushing you against a basement wall, while the rhythm section drives forward with a relentless, caffeinated energy. It is the perfect bridge between the raw, lo-fi chaos of the band's early demos and the more structured, melodic sensibilities of their later work.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden shift from the crunchy, distorted verse to the anthemic, multi-tracked vocal harmonies in the chorus.
The way the guitar feedback squeals just before the final explosive drum fill leads into the last refrain.
The lyrical pivot where the bravado of drinking fades into the blunt admission of having no friends left.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does 40oz. On Repeat sound next to the rest of FIDLAR's catalogue?

Compressed Loud+4.0σ

The production is built around compressed loud than this artist usually allows.

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