It's Blitz!

Good.

Fun album I like the yeah yeah yeahs

This album was definitely a staple of the 2010s indie and dance scene. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs started off with a gritty garage rock sound, but this album shifted toward a more polished, electronic driven dance punk direction. The track that really blew them up beyond indie circles was the A-Trak remix of “Heads Will Roll,” which became a massive club hit. It’s still a fun album to revisit, but because it was such a defining part of its era, it definitely feels locked into that specific time period. That said, it still holds up well as a high point in the dance rock crossover trend of the late 2000s and early 2010s.

Been meaning to get into the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, awesome place to start. Doesn’t feel like it’s aged a day. Does have a couple of lulls on the first listen, but those will probably pass with another. Even then, the highs WELL outweigh the lows.

Heads will roll is the real gem of the album

A really solid album, there’s been some really solid bangers back to back on here. I think this is another one between 4 and 5, im conflicted on where to put it. The tracks are amazing, and I really like the acoustic tracks too. I’m surprised I haven’t heard these back when it came out

Great album, deliciously feisty

Yeah, that's a solid album, no completely duff track and some bangers. Recommended even if it's not life-changing.

I feel like its got a bit of that disco/post punk stuff that was happening around this time, which I quite like, there's a lot of cool synth stuff happening as well, some of the quite lo-fi basslines and stuff are quite unique. Vocalist is also great and I think was inspired by people like PJ Harvey in quite a lot of places, she's got a great and versatile voice as well. There's definitely a lot of variety in here generally, as the start of the album sounds nothing like the end, not sure if that was on purpose but its always cool to hear some development and innovation in pop adjacent albums. The last song sounds exactly like wet leg do now, so they must have completely ripped these guys off. Favourite songs: zero, heads will roll, soft shock, skeletons, shame and fortune, dragon queen, little shadow, faces. Overall around 7/10

Heads Will Roll, Skeletons, Hysteric

this was really good a few standout songs i really liked

Really fun album, absolutely ADORE the synth work on this one

i actually didn’t mind this, there were 2 or 3 songs i didn’t love but the rest of them i enjoyed more than i thought

Will listen again.

Love Karen O her voice is just a melting pot of emotions that drag you in. Like a duvet the band are tight you can hear different emotions coming through some great songs on hear Zero, Skeletons and Heads will roll. I really liked the acoustic versions and how it stripped back to reaveal her voice more.

Yeah

Not bad. Heads will roll is still a favorite.

Dope

yeah i would say i like it so ill say i like it

(The) Yeah Yeah Yeahs adapt graciously with It's Blitz. The band's peak in my opinion will always be with the self titled EP and Fever To Tell. But the general "Pitchfork" historian consensus says that the band's follow-up "Show Your Bones" was a step back. I disagree since I ate that album up during the pandemic, but that's besides the point. Once a band gets big off a distinct image or sound, they must adapt to keep people interested. By their third record, the band decide to lean more towards synth-pop while still relying on some old tricks. The result is something worthwhile, though not every song hits for me. That's alright though, I feel like there's always something ear-grabbing going on. It's a feel-good kick-ass dance-punk record and that's sick. It's Blitz is bliss (8/10, 4/5 on this scale)

Great keyboard work. Great vocals. Good songs. Solid dance album. I'll come back to this one, for certain. 4/5

Um disco eletrizante, mas desbalanceado. Pra começar, adorei o synth rock revival que ele apresenta, realmente te move. Tudo aqui é finamente encaixado, especialmente os vocais. Gostei muito do trabalho desta vocalista. Quando digo que o álbum é desbalanceado, me refiro à ordenação das faixas. Ele começa com suas duas canções mais marcantes e fortes, mas conforme o disco vai progredindo a energia das faixas parece que vai se dissipando. Não acho que essa foi a escolha mais inteligente ou lógica para a ordenação das canções. Ao final do álbum, você fica com uma saudade imensa da energia vital que a banda gozava nas faixas iniciais. Mas apesar disso, não senti falhas muito fortes em nenhuma das canções, nem nas mais desanimadas. Os elementos técnicos são sempre satisfatórios, e eu não vejo a hora de ouvir mais a fundo o resto do trabalho da banda. Ótimo disco, memorável e elétrico. 4/5

Unique sound! Lovely album, theres just an emergy that felt like futuristic riot grrl, this is an album that I wish i could return to more and more

starts off very strong, unfortunately looses a lot of momentum by the end. I rate it Yeah Yeah out of Yeah Yeah Yeah.

8/10

Classic 2000's indie band and sound. But one of those bands I never really got into, for one reason or another. It's not bad, it's pretty good, it just doesn't grab me the way similar artists do.

A very fun listen. Some nice, scuzzy rock that doesn't require you to think too hard about it while listening. It is full of energy and rather rambunctious, but it's not overbearing.

Adding it to my collection for sureee

Yeah yeah iconic sound

Really solid indie rock

Ahh 2009, I remember it fondly. I was getting really heavily into grunge music almost two decades past its peak. As a result, I really wasn't paying attention to the music of the day because, as an angsty 15-year-old, I was probably dismissing it as "boring techno crap" (this was before I really got into Nine Inch Nails, New Order etc., so I was naturally a bit naive). So, as a result, I completely missed out on artists such as Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and with 'It's Blitz!', there's plenty to love for my older, more cultured ears here. With Karen O's etherial yet punchy vocals (sitting nicely somewhere in between Debbie Harry and Kate Bush), and some eclectic musical arrangements courtesy of multi-instrumentalist Nick Zinner and drummer Brian Chase, 'It's Blitz!' is a fun album full of raw energy and eletro-punk pizzazz. I dig 'Zero', 'Skeletons', 'Dull Life' and 'Shame and Fortune', although the big hit on this album, 'Heads Will Roll', is a bit mid. But I cannot fault this album's boldness to traverse different styles, especially in the back half. Its an album that gets more and more interesting the deeper you delve into it. There's so much going on throughout this record (fuzzy guitars, shimmering keys, cinematic string arrangements) that I can't help but be impressed by how daring the music gets in places, not to mention the beautiful production by Nick Launay (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Public Image Ltd, The Slits, Killing Joke). 2009 Sam would've hated this album. 2025 Sam quite enjoys it. Big YEAH! to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs!

4.3 stars rounded down.

I never would have guessed that Heads Will Roll was from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I heard the song remixed a ton, especially in bars. I just never made the correlation that it was them. That’s honestly my thought process for this album. After listening the Fever to Tell and thinking it was okay, that was surprisingly an improvement. All the hard punks elements got replaced with some dance-synth and it actually worked for the better. The songs felt more catchy and Karen O’s vocals benefited more here than Fever to Tell. Nice to see the band evolve in a positive way after feeling less than impressed from their efforts before. Favorite track: Zero Other hits: Heads Will Roll, Skeletons, Soft Shock, Little Shadow, Hysteric, Runaway

Good stuff

Very upbeat album. I found it an enjoyable listen

I vote Yeah (Yeah Yeahs)

Super cool, good fun, enjoyable

I really enjoyed this album

A nice background vibe and I never knew where heads will roll came from! 😂 really a 3.5

3,7/5

I liked it a lot

This was an unexpected gem, at least a rhinestone or opal if nothing of greater value. It confounded my expectations after the first two tracks that are solidly British alt-rock of the era (Heads Will Roll and it’s more famous remix are a classic) to then play through to the acoustic set of the last few songs (minus Faces), all in all pretty enjoyable. Maybe a weak 4 as I did dip in and out a bit in the middle, but a step above the average. Would (and will) listen again.

Really enjoyable album. I might be over-excited after a run of mediocre listens, but this caught my attention from the first track. It's high energy, fun. She has a great voice and, although it feels a bit poppy, it has enough rock to get behind. It's interesting that there is no bass guitar, with the basslines being picked up by the keyboard. I think this mixed with the female vocals gave the whole album a light and airy optimism. There is good variety in the album with some dancy tunes like "Heads Will Roll" but also some expansive, soaring tracks like "Skeletons" with ambient backing keyboard. Its a coherent album that sounds great all the way through and it will definitely be getting repeat listens.

Another killer album from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Karen O and company still feel like the one of the coolest bands of the early 2000s. The high schools geeks turned indie stars manage to sound fresh and a little bit darker with the new synths on their third album. The result is one of their best works that's up there with there high energy debut album. "Heads Will Roll" is an easy standout track with "Dull Life" close behind.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs can be counted for a unique album that doesn't sound like their previous material, or at least not their debut, Fever To Tell. The indie/alternative aspect to this album sounds like it's from the aughts, but the synth and punk sound are straight from the eighties. That combination alone makes for a unique listen. Karen O's vocals aren't typical either, and I love how she doesn't sing to be attractive. Super punk. The lyrics are punk rock; they're more on the dark side, but the lyrics and tone have a bounce and lightness that make them fun. 3.5

Another great Yeah Yeah Yeahs inclusion! This album sees the band become a lot more polished, while still maintaining a unique and fun edge. (While the difference between their first and third albums is rather stark, their second album, "Show Your Bones", definitely serves as a midway point between the two sounds in the YYY's career, and is a good listen in and of itself for anyone curious about their sound progression). Wikipedia speaks of this album making heavy, rather incidental use of an "ARP synthesizer" on this album. I won't pretend to be an expert in music equipment, but I will say that this album definitely has a cohesive, almost palpable sound, and I guess this is the reason why. So many of the individual songs on this album are solid, but this sound keeps the album thematic and just set san incredible tone. I feel like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs have always bordered on this kind of punky synthy dance-disco sound, but this album is probably the most dialed in occurrence of that sound. In fact, I would go as far as to say that "Heads Will Roll" has become a crown jewel example of that particular sound, often on rotation in some way or another in any alternative-type dance environment. Great songs, great melodies, great vocals; and overall great as an entire album. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs continue their destiny as a unique act, even among the already strange and unique. To borrow a lyric from "Heads Will Roll", their entire musical process is "dripping with alchemy"; from the point of coming together to record an album to the point of completion on unique and vibrant material, their work has a mysteriously magical quality about it.

57/1001 :: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It’s Blitz Heard before? ✅ Would I revisit? ✅ Rating: 8 Fav Tracks: Head Will Roll, Skeletons, Hysteric Listen before you die: I guess so? So…I really really like this album. I consider myself a YYYs fan. I’ve never seen them live but that’s probably a miss on my part and every time they put out an album I make an effort to listen to it. And frankly for me they rarely miss… All that said, I’m a little surprised this album is on this list and frankly it’s making me reconsider how good it is. Maybe it’s better than I think? And listening to it again I’m getting that feeling. It’s really enjoyable. It’s less abrasive than Fever To Tell (which I really love) but I think that shows the growth of the band. Karen O is such a great singer with such a unique voice and style. Nick Zinner is all around awesome musician and their drummer Brian Chase is quite underrated. The drumming actually has a lot more of a jazz feel than I remember which is cool and compliments Nicks indie instrumentation.

A coherent album that is consistently full of surprises (and which took me by surprise).

nice and upbeat. brightened my day

Pop Rock with disco synth. bring it on! Favorite track: heads will roll other picks: zero, skeletons, dull life, dragon queen

It’s really good and has some catchy songs without being anything outstanding. Still an enjoyable listen though

Haven't listened to this one in a while, apart from hearing the singles every so often on the radio. Looking back now, this album was probably part of the end of the era that was the 2000s indie rock revival, or whatever you call it yourself. It was something of an end of an era for me too, coming out the year I finished secondary school. I was never a huge YYYs fan, but had great respect for them, and thought they seemed like basically the coolest people in the world at the time. Listening back to this now, I forgot just how many fantastic songs are on it. The first 2 are incredible, and the next 3 are pretty great too. Then there is a bit of a lull in the middle before coming back to form with Dragon Queen. Then the last 2 songs tie it all together nicely.

The third best YYYs album. Still pretty good.

Pretty good, it's a band I've not really encountered much but its in my lane for sure. Maybe not a slam dunk, but many interesting sounds. looking at a 4 early on. Something I might actively put on.

So much to unpack with this album. Gave it two listens and it probably needs more. The lyrics alone need study.

Loved it. Tapered off a bit at the end but very fun overall.

heads will roll origin

Pretty good album.

Once I heard Maps I was hooked. They have a cool blend of rock punk, Pat Benatar. Karen O crying for real on the Maps video was awesome. Real emotion thats why I listen to music.

I don't know why the YYYs aren't part of my musical diet more, considering I almost always enjoy them when they pop up. While I'm not sure this is among the 1,001 albums you need to hear before you die, it's very solid.

I really enjoyed this, definitely worth another listen.

The sound of indie sleaze

Karen O. is one of my favorite female vocalists. She’s the voice of indiesleaze. I should probably listen to more of their albums. This shit rocks.

🔥🔥🔥🪩🪩🪩💃💃💃🎸🎸🎸🎸 wow i really liked this a lot 4/5

(4) THIS IS SO SUMMER

I really liked the album. I finally heard the original version of the Heads Will Roll. The whole experience was flowless 4.5/5

Good

Thoroughly enjoyed this

Nice powerful music. Like it.

Forgot how good this album is... Definitely 4.

I gotta be honest, I didn't realize people cared about any of the albums that don't have "Maps". And I don't even like that song, so it's an even bigger shock that I really enjoyed this one!

Интересный альбом депрессивной направленности. 6,5 из 10.

I'm sick and I really don't wanna listen to this but oh well. Heads Will Roll is great, but I was disappointed with their other album this list made me listen to, so not too excited. Zero is a good start! Already better than Fever to Tell. Especially like the ending. Heads Will Roll is amazing, when of the most fun songs I've ever heard, so yeah, love it. I'm really liking the vocals on this album! Soft shock is good, even if not the best song out there. Skeletons is a slower, more sensitive moment. Almost like a ballad. Like it! Dull Life tricked me, I was not into it at the beginning but when it gets going I love it! The next few tracks don't really do it for me. They're not bad in any way, just not my cup of tea. The closer too. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this album! I was expecting more of that not-so-well-executed punk they did on their debut, but I'm so glad they ditched that sound. So yeah. Despite the fact that the first half is much better than the second, there isn't a bad song here, so I can't be too mad at it. Good experience!

Karen O has a compelling voice. Heads Will Roll is top tier. Loses some of the NY garage punk edge from earlier work, diving more headlong into the house-inspired synth-indie. Definitely sums up a time, but loses place as this sound was fairly widely established by this point (Goldfrapp broke though 4 years earlier). But YYYs still do it well.

This would be a 3.5. Love Karen O and crew and there are a few 5 star songs here, but also a few mediocre ones.

For a synthesiser focused album I enjoyed this more than I would have thought. Great start of the album we with Zero and Heads Will Roll. Also liked Dull Life. The other songs sort of faded to the background of my mind, not unpleasant (except for Dragon Queen) but drifted away a bit.

I liked it

I liked this a lot. They’ve got a good mix of analog and digital sound.

Loved this album. It's synth sound along with Karen's voice really scratch the right itch in my brain. I do wish that Karen would sometimes like... just let out a bold loud note. That would make a song stand out to me a bit.

187/1089 - It's alright! I liked the songs with guitars better than the songs with electronics, especially Dull Life.

Certified banger. Really enjoyed it

Iedereen kent natuurlijk heads will roll en de remixes van deze track, maar dit album heeft ook andere leuke nummers zoals skeletons en dragon queen. Een fijne stem om naar te luisteren en fijne melodies, what more do you want?

This grew on me over a few listens. The synthesizer sound isn’t as immediate as the mote guitar based sound of Fever To Tell which is an all time fave of mine . The singles are obvious bangers but the rest grew on me. And Karen O is great

81% Best: Soft Shock; Dull Life; Dragon Queen Must-Hear? Maybe

Indie disco floor fillers. Love it.

Karen O is preeeetty cool. Pretty nostalgically linked with going out in the early 2010s.

It was a fun album!

Really enjoyed this album - especially the slow burns, like "Skeletons" and "Little Shadow." I had heard the main hits off this album but like the B-sides even more. Love the production and slow builds. Love the singer's voice. Cutting a point because it didn't resonate with me lyrically, and I think it could have been a bit longer of a project with a few more tracks to fully feel complete.

Another album that somehow passed me by during this era. I like the energetic songs more than the slower feel-y ones, but this was excellent.

It’s a good record. Not as good as Fever to Tell. Could of lost this and replaced with Interpol Turn on the Bright Lights.

Lots of fun!

Never listened through an album as I thought they were a one hit wonder Good album and will be checking them out more

nice voice, great acoustic versions of the tracks too.

Alternative rock. I like the slower songs but a good mix.

Didn't realize that "Dance Till You're Dead" beat came from this album. I prefer this version over the dance remixes.

I liked this album a lot when it came out, but I was also a senior in high school with the same amount of self-seriousness that the Yeah Yeah Yeahs had during & after this album. Or maybe I’m just projecting! Haven’t listened in probably a decade or more. I still like this, but I’ve heard better remixes of most these songs since & do blame Karen O for a lot of cringe bad vocalists in the early 2010s.

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeahs

great alternative album, thought it was a 3 at first but my second listen was better so I will give it a 4

Unlike Mr. Brown, this is in my wheelhouse of music. "Maps" was a song I always liked on Rock Band from these guys (on another album). This was good indie listening, although to Scott's point, it definitely has a 2000s dated feel to it. That's just a nice nostalgia blanket for me. Best tracks: "Zero," "Heads Will Roll," "Soft Shock," "Hysteric"

I've always liked this album and am glad to hear the whole thing, not just the hits, again.

First time listening, was only family with “Maps”, overall an enjoyable album.

Loved it

Once again I'm really impressed by the vocalist here. She's utterly perfect for the kind of rambunctious techno-pop-rock they're aiming for. I wasn't sure what to write that didn't mirror my previous Yeah Yeah Yeahs review, but another review here spoke to me: "Electrifying. Karen O is a rock and roll goddess and the band has a blast on this record. Every song is just a ton of fun, very original, and a lot of good grooves too." I'm not sure that I would go quite that far – seeing as the album peaks compositionally at the beginning and never quite recovers – but it's still darn good. The relentless bass synth in Zero starts off the album on an intriguing, dark, yet hopeful note. Heads Will Roll is tailor-made for radio play, which (contrary to popular belief) is completely fine. The vocalist's tone alternates between smooth and almost whispery in the bridges(?) to brashly matter-of-fact in the infectiously catchy choruses, to somewhere between in the verses. The chord progression here isn't anything spectacular, but it gets the job done. Soft Shock is another great song, with a peculiar high synth that sort of acts as a makeshift bassline while the bass itself is more dronelike and immobile. Again the singing is fantastic, working with the instruments flawlessly. At this point in the album, though, all three tracks have had roughly the same mood and tempo as one another, and the listener is looking for some tonal variety. Skeletons, with its thinner texture and relative lack of a solid beat definitely achieves that – but at the cost of being just a little less interesting or memorable. The album is pretty good from then on, though I wasn't "wowed" by anything else. 4/5 Key tracks: Zero, Heads Will Roll, Soft Shock

Hell yeah yeah yeah!

I like indie from this era, so this was a recipe for success. I think the instrumentation holds up. It's not exactly to my taste, but it's a solid album.

Great sound to this record, synth-pop meets indie rock, some great hits with the rest of the album really solid

Incredible album front to back. Another instance where I knew a bunch of singles but never heard it front to back and I'm disappointed I waited this long to do that. A timeless sound from the early indie era, the guitars are loud, the synths are groovy and the drums slick and heavy. Don't even get me started on Karen O's lyrics and vocal performance, mesmerizing, unique with incredibly versatility. If you like any indie, alternative or any kind of dancefloor bangers. Do yourself a favour and listen to this record. Favourite Tracks: Zero, Heads Will Roll, Skeletons, Dull Life, Dragon Queen, Runaway Least Favourite Tracks: Shame and Fortune, Hysteric

Synth-fuelled indie groves and dance-floor beats along with some lovely ballads.

Very contagious energy.

BAO DMS

like a lot of people my experience with Yeah Yeah Yeahs is Maps, so I was a little bummed it wasnt here, but it turned out to be pretty good! Some good vocals and songwriting here, way more synthy than I thought it would be, and it reminds me of a less intense Chvrches. Runaway was pretty good, but the acoustic renditions of some of the tracks at the end of the album probably caught my ear the best, felt more suited to the type of soft, quiet music this is.

This was a fun pop album! Knew their song Maps (not on this album) and was pleasantly surprised to find I enjoyed a whole album of that soft voiced lead singer. Good stuff!

One of the few bright spots musically from this era.

This is not a band I was expecting to enjoy. This is the second album I hear from them (the first being their debut), and although it sounds nothing like the other one, I think it is as good, if not better. Compared to their debut, this one is not as riff driven and relies a lot more on electronic effects and synths and overall a has a lighter, more playful tone. Usually I'm not a huge fan of this approach, but this album executes it very well. At the same time, it sound big and lush. Even the more quiet songs here sound epic, for some reason, and I like that. The vocal are nice too. It’s just fun. Nothing particularly special, but it’s fun.

Fun!

A perfectly encapsulated 2000s summer night in audio format. It raves and wriggles and has tension soft enough to hold but ready to explode. Two steps above other indie dance synth punk of the time, it is weird and experimental, and its complete lack of squeaky-clean radio-ready-rock production makes it feel deeply intimate. Nick Zinner's guitars roar and hiss with noisy intricate layers forming massive sounds, yet his exploration in to synths is what forms the bedrock of this album. Peak Karen O vocals all over this thing, every performance fully intentional and filled of emotion. Favourites - Zero, Heads Will Roll, Skeletons, Dull Life, Shame And Fortune, Hysteric

It’s great, it’s cool, but I’ve never been obsessed with it

karen o i love you always forever!!!

7.5/10 Definitive 2000s pop rock. I listened to this a lot when it came out. A confident band with a post punk sensibility doing their thing well. First 4 songs contains 3 solid gold bangers, it does trail off a bit towards the end though. Best: Zero

"Zero" +1, "Heads Will Roll" +2, "Soft Shock" +1

First time listening to this great record, that I always refused to listen to. Dont know why, shame on me. Fav: Soft shock

The first few songs are so GOOOOD

Curiosamente, el segundo lado me gustó mucho más.

Fun to listen to this again.

good and fun

Great. Remembered more of this than I'd realised. Saw them touring this at Reading.

'Heads Will Roll' is just so good

Oh, I love this.

I enjoyed this one a lot. I had not listened enough to this band before, so this was a pleasant surprise.

I only knew Yeah Yeah Yeahs from "Maps" and had no idea they had a synth heavy album. Karen O's expressive vocal performance and lyrics took this record to the next level. I wish they kept their foot on the synth-pedal all the way through the album, but the final three tracks aren't without merit thanks to O.

Loved it. Soft Shock is a banger

Fantastic album. Great soundscape and some instantly catchy songs. Runaway and Heads Will Roll definitive highlights.

The album starts very strong with the first three tracks being great. From there at tone of the album changes to a more sad/introspective which actually is OK, but suddenly felt like a bit of a rug-pull with with where my expectations were after the first few tracks. The vocals here are really good, and while I was not sure if we were supposed to listen to them because they are on the deluxe edition I found that I liked the acoustic versions of these tracks better than the originals. Standouts Zero Heads Will Roll Soft Shock 4/5

Pretty damn great.

I love Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

I like it but i wouldnt listen to it probably most of it but some of it i still really like

Very solid album however not on the same level as Fever to Tell and Show Your Bones. Zero and Heads will Roll are solid singles, Hysteric is lovely.

Cariche

:)

Mal wieder was gutes :) Top: Heads will Roll oder Soft Schock

niezłe ale to nie to

Good! Enjoyed every song but none of them stuck out enough to save/relisten. Love a good female lead though <3

Fun album ! the remix of "Heads Will Roll" is clearly more iconic but the original is still nice. Will revisit it for sure. 8/10. Fav songs : Zero & Dragon Queen

I listen regularly to the album version of Heads Will Roll on one of my "mix tapes". I didn't enjoy the other stuff as much as I hoped that I would, but it wasn't bad - just not better than HWR.

Why is that some of the best 80's synth pop music in this list was written in 2009? Not a bad song on the album. I enjoyed Karen O's vocal style - sometimes reminded me of Berlin.

I had never heard of this group before, but I'm glad they are on this list: I like this album!

Enjoyed it. Shades of Dale Bozzio and Missing Persons.

Yeah!

Wish I could rate it a 4.8 because it's beautiful, just didn't enjoy every single song fully so I can't give it a 5 but I do believe it's higher than a 4! If not for 1 or 2 songs this would be a perfect 10, favorite songs are Soft Shock and Little Shadow

Yeah!

Very enjoyable, love the band and it's unique songs. It starts strong and it maintains that momentum until the end. Great record to listen to, to get you in a good mood.

I was only kinda familiar wit Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but I really liked this album. I can't really put my finger on why. It's poppy, but not in a mainstream way. It's fun, but it's also really beautiful in some ways. Great album.

Enjoyable and fun album. Depending on one's musical interests, Karen O was probably the voice of the 2000's for some. Always energetic and vibrant, she turns in another great leading performance here, along with more tender and delicate showcases as the album goes on ("Soft Shock", "Runaway" among others). This album's sound is characterized by the ARP synthesizer too, which you immediately hear in the first track "Zero" and some of the other made-for-radio singles. Perhaps a bit top-heavy in terms of energy, this album shows some emotional depth the further it goes on. That might be considered a knock for some, but not here. Side note: the A-Trak remix of "Heads Will Roll" bangs. But I don't need to tell you that.

It was fun

Bin positiv überrascht. Irgendwie hat es mich ziemlich gepackt. Macht gute Laune und ich denke, ich werde es mir nochmal anhören.

Good. Not crossed my path before.

This is sending me back to middle school. Angsty but fun, with some slow and pretty songs. A few absolute classics!

A great listen throughout. Pumping and upbeat, but also melancholic and sentimental. It balances these feelings wonderfully as the album progresses. Not a bad song on the entire album.

4.5. Album defined a period of my life and I'm grateful for that.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Fever to Tell was my 56th album to review, and now, I get their second album for my 807th. This is the longest gap I’ve had between albums from the same artist, so I don’t remember much about Fever to Tell. I gave it three stars, but I haven’t listened to any of it since then. I know “Heads Will Roll” off of It’s Blitz!, but everything else on here will be new for me. However, I’m ready to rock! I really enjoyed It’s Blitz!, and I thought it was much more memorable than Fever to Tell. The overall sound of the album was great, and I loved that it was heavily synthesizer driven. The songs were really fun, and this album had a really unique rock sound to it. Further adding to that uniqueness were Karen O.’s vocals, which sounded great. There are some really great songs on It’s Blitz!: I thought “Zero,” “Heads Will Roll,” “Skeletons,” “Dull Life,” and “Hysteric” were really good. “Zero” was an excellent lead-off track, and I was instantly grabbed by its pulsing synth line. “Heads Will Roll” is fantastic too, and I love its dance worthy beat. The synth melody during the verses is haunting, and I also love the frantic synth blips during the chorus. “Skeletons” was easily the best of the slower songs on the album, and I thought it was the most beautiful song too. “Dull Life” had more of a pure rock sound that I really loved, and the guitar playing was fantastic. “Hysteric” was really beautiful too, and I liked its ethereal atmosphere. The thing that I liked most about this album was that it used a wide variety of synthesizer sounds, but the album still sounded really cohesive. My only complaint against It’s Blitz! Is that some songs were a bit boring. Still, this was a really good album, and it’s something I’d come back to.

Sikkert mer banebrytende da det kom enn det låt for meg, men fine låter.

7.5/10. I just realized that the album cover features an egg, and not a bottle. :)

Yep 👍 like it

Just an awesome dynamic rock band I wish I knew sooner....great album.

Girls rock

2000's alternative is a category that I usually go into expecting the worst. Not a fan of a lot of other beloved bands from that era and was expecting this album to be a chore to get through. This is an album that if I listened to another 4 times may go down to a 3 star but they get extra credit for exceeding my expectations for the genre and in a rare move for me I listened to the album a second time immediately after I finished it.

I like their style

This album stomps. After listening through once it started to dawn on me just how influential this album has been on music as a whole and, by inheritance, my taste and moving experience. I'm not a very learned critic so I'm not at all eloquent when it comes to articulating what it is that makes music "good" or "bad". But, what I can say for sure is that it's this kind of music that serves and has served the masses beyond the here and now.

Had never heard the classic in it's original form before amd it's goood. Surprisingly I liked most of the album and think it's really solid. Love the attitude you can feel through Karen O.

Did not know the whole album. Its great!

Perfect disposable NYC lifestyle rock, the kind that the Strokes aren't really good enough to do and LCD Soundsystem are too good to do. I feel cooler when it's on and don't even notice when it leaves.

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' third album announces itself with a powerful trio of songs, starting with the infectious disco of "Zero," continuing with the driving rock of 'Heads Will Roll" and concluding with four-on-the-floor synths ("Soft Shock"). “Dull Life” displays the dynamics this band were by now becoming known for, building from a slow, moody intro to a galloping rock rhythm. "Hysteric" is a gorgeous meditation on love. Four and a 1/2 stars. Overall, It's Blitz trades some of the band's guitar-forward rough edges for nuance, more sophisticated production (in part from Dave Sitek of TV On the Radio, who I really hope are on this list), softer and more electronic textures, and space in the songs, which are often about love. It’s the sound of a band growing.

"Heads Will Roll" is something that is played in a lot of movies/shows. Didn't know it was from them. The rest of the album is quite nice. I like the acoustic versions.

The Millennial Pixies. More important to the generation that followed than the majority of the generation who was the initial target audience, despite huge critical acclaim and hipster support. It’s Blitz! is a good indie rock, Pitchfork-core, hipster party record. I know, because I was basically at those parties at the tale-end of that era. It also has held up a lot better than a lot of those records, and the first two singles are really good. But I also think it’s surprisingly thin and introverted, which feels antithetical to what the kids today (and me, at the time) envision when they think of ✨indie sleaze✨ hipster parties. When I think of “Heads Will Roll,” I think of the remix; I would never think to put the original version on a playlist, even a throwback party playlist for Retired Hipster Girls in Their 30s™️, because the original, while party-esque, is still really, really lowkey. And that’s the weird thing about It’s Blitz! You think it’s a high-energy album, but really, it’s quite reserved and requires your full attention to appreciate. That wouldn’t really be an issue if the album itself was pushing back against expectations, but actually, this really feels like a sincere attempt at ✨energy✨. So as a result, it inherently falls short of its goal, even if it’s still pretty good for what it is, and the worst moments are the least energetic [ e.g. “Skeletons” and “Runaway”]. But again, Yeah Yeah Yeahs were always a band I really liked but never loved, and that’s about how I feel about this record. But maybe I wasn’t as much of a hipster as I thought I was when I was 19, and maybe the Gen Z girlies just appreciate this more than me.

From the first to the last track the sound had a nostalgic ring to it. It reminds me of an 80's movie intro of some high school coming off age music. It was very calming. Even my 14 year old daughter knows about this group.

Perfect.

Another great album from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs! I really enjoyed this one I had only heard a couple of songs from this album but I really thought it was a good one from the early 2010s indie rock or alt rock scene!

Great synths

Had not previously registered the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Although once started listening I recognised the singles - in particular Heads will Roll - which still gets a decent amount of airtime. Really enjoyed the album - garage with retro synth and cool vocals. Will definitely listen again - a good album to drive to. Will now check out the other yeah yeah yeah album on the list.

Garage-punk guitars are replaced with glossy synths, and new wave and disco beats; but the essence of Yeah Yeah Yeahs remains unaltered. Karen O's immaculate vocal remains the standout feature; now out of its usual context, it's no longer a rock screech, but the soar of an electro-dance diva. Her vocal travels everywhere with proficiency; and yet remains aloof in the coolest way possible. The opening three tracks are true heavyweights from their whole catalogue.

I really liked this. It wasn't what I expected and there were quite a few really great songs

Begint fijn! Vrouwelijke zangeres.

Overall: 7/10 I mostly knew Yeah Yeah Yeahs from the songs Maps and Heads Will Roll (which is on this album) and Karen O's work on the Her soundtrack. I like the sound of this album, it has a very disco inspired feel while retaining a punk sound that I'm sure fans of their early work would appreciate. Almost every song makes me want to dance. Fav Song: Dull Life Least Fav Song: Skeletons

love this album, it's amazing

Tons of hooks and a great full-sounding production from the start. Stabbing synths and driving bass on Zero sets the stage. Heads Will Roll is the big anthem with catchy vocal melodies and crunchy guitars, but I liked Soft Shock more, overlapping synth riffs building throughout. Everything sounds retro because of the keys and vocals but with a modern flair to it. Good if you like your indie rock with a heavy dose of synth pop. Skeletons is a different kind of sound, opting for big soundscapes and drums. From here we mostly alternate between quicker and slower songs. Runaway is more in the vein of Skeletons, epic and cinematic, and Dragon Queen is excellent with a 70s sound and another big bassline. Little Shadow is a dreamy closer. I'm left contented, but conflicted on the rating. Sticking with ****, but on a good day this could go higher.

Really love the blend of rock with a dance kind of vibe. A bit too electronic in sound.

This album took two listens for me to rate. I felt another 3 at first but giving it more attention there's a fair amount going on here. If you were the ideal age this could be a hugely influential album. It's cool, has a lot of fun, and it easy to turn up loud. Glad to have heard it.

Album cover not so much. This is catching my attention. I like the build of the song Skeletons. Nice closing track. Some good compositions, and interesting bits throughout. Overall nothing really blew me away, but pretty good album.

Great record. I think maybe better than Fever to Tell? Have to go back to that, but I gave that a 4 as well. Heads Will Roll and Dull Life being the standouts. If I had a nickel for every great piano driven song called Runaway (Kanye's and now YYY's), I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but its weird it's happened twice. I will complain a little, as great as both YYYs albums are, I don't think the list needs two records from them. Be tough to pick which to keep though.

I have actually never listened to any YYY albums straight through so this was fun. Some lulls for me but the more popularized songs are awesome.

It's almost unfair including this in the mix. This is my era of indie. I do think the album sags a little in the middle, but it's got some insane highs.

This is why I use this thing, to find new music I enjoy, this album has some fun stuff, but some songs felt very repetitive

I like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs

This album kicks ass. I seriously need to listen to more music by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, because prior to listening to this my only exposure to them was Maps and the dance remix of Heads Will Rolls (which I didn't know was them). This album covers a lot of bases, and it all sounds great.

Wow — an indie rock album I really like, didn’t think I’d see the day. To be fair, this is much more polished than most indie out there. Soft Shock and Runaway were the early standouts for me. The mix of synth energy, Karen O’s emotional vocals, and the bold glam edge gave this a ton of replay value. This felt cohesive and dynamic start to finish. A pleasant surprise.

Love the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and this album has a bunch of great songs. Not quite as amazing as Fever to Tell, but still one of my very favorites.

It’s Blitz is a significant improvement over their debut album! Great start with Zero. Not quite sure why Heads Will Roll is their big hit. Strong finish from Shane And Fortune on. Dragon Queen is a standout. (4.2*s)

Was not too happy about another YYY appearance so soon but was pleasantly surprised. It's Blitz! (should be spelled Itz Blitz IMO) is far better than the previous entry. It has both cohesion and variety; I did not expect the Celtic vibes on "Skeletons" but did enjoy. There's a bunch of good tracks here and the whole thing came together and landed solidly. Can hear various influences. The last decent Karen gets a 3.75 for Blondie vibes.

To be honest I wasn't super excited for another Yeah Yeah Yeahs album coming off the heels of the prior entry only a couple weeks ago. I tried to go in with an open mind and lucky for me It's Blitz! surpassed their previous entry and was a very solid album. I'm not sure what they did differently, but something about it produced a very effective indie/alt rock album from start to finish. Each song has its own style and hook yet it remains a cohesive overall collection. I really have no criticism through the 41 minutes of the album as it kept me interested from start to finish. Credit to Yeah Yeah Yeahs for following up their debut with a very good sophomore album. 3.57 stars

Love the shift from Fever to Tell, just all around great with the lows being good. First half is stronger than the second half but the ending song is incredible.

heads will roll. forever a banger.

Nice. Classy. Fifa songs.

Very solid album. I like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs but haven't heard this one through before. I ended up Spotify-liking 5 songs: Zero, Heads Will Roll, Soft Shock, Runaway, Little Shadow - acoustic. It's interesting that the tail end of the album has several acoustic versions of the same songs. In general I like the energy of the regular version, but Little Shadow is the exception for me - that acoustic version is awesome.

Only giving this a 4 because of my slight preference toward their earlier, rawer albums, and want to save my 5 for one of those. That said, this album has a lot of great moments and they wear this more synth/dance sound better than a lot of bands.

Really enjoyed this. It felt like if Florence + The Machines had gone on a more synth route. 4/5

This is from "my time", from the time I was in uni, and yet this is the first time I've heard of this band. However I know the first 2 songs - Zero and Heads Will Roll, from radio stations, from television, who knows from where, I just didn't pay attention to whose they were. I really liked this album! There are no flops, from beginning to end! Very good music, very good vocals (I said it takes for me a lot to find a female rock vocalist who I'll like, but this is definitely what I'm looking for - Karen is excellent), the lyrics are beautiful... This was a real treat. Here, as I write this review, it's playing in the background for the second time and I really like it a lot. There are songs from this that are already on Spotify playlists and that I will continue to listen to: not only Zero and Heads Will Roll which are definitely dance bangers, but also Dull Life, and especially the phenomenal Runaway... And I will definitely see what else Yeah Yeah Yeahs have to offer. Strong, solid 4/5! P.S. Oh, and I almost forgot - the cover of this album is one of the best I've ever seen!

I was already aware of the more dancey side of The Yeah Yeah Yeah's after catching them at a festival, so was familiar with Zero and Head Over Heels. Was also impressed with their more tender side, particularly Hysteric which will definitely stay on my playlist. Sort of a cross between a more tuneful Siouxsie and a more heavy Pretenders, if you like that kind of thing, which I do, apparently.

Like it

heard this before and i listen to some of the tracks regularly Zero - 5/5 Heads Will Roll - 5/5 (️‍🔥️‍🔥️‍🔥) Soft Shock - 5/5 Skeletons - 3/5 Dull Life - 4/5 Shame And Fortune - 3/5 Runaway - 4/5 Dragon Queen - 4/5 Hysteric - 4/5 Little Shadow - 2/5 Average score: 3.9/5 (rounding up to 4) pretty strong start with the first few songs imho. after Soft Shock, the tracks kinda roller-coaster between pretty good and mid until i hit what i consider a weak ending with Little Shadow. nevertheless, this was a fun listen

Thoroughly enjoyable.

## In-Depth Review of *It’s Blitz!* by Yeah Yeah Yeahs Released in 2009, *It’s Blitz!* marked a bold departure for Yeah Yeah Yeahs, shifting from their raw garage rock roots to a polished, synth-heavy sound. This third studio album showcases the band's willingness to experiment and evolve, blending danceable beats with emotional depth. Below is an analysis of the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with its pros and cons. --- ### **Lyrics** Karen O's lyrical prowess shines throughout *It’s Blitz!* as she explores themes of love, vulnerability, and transformation. The lyrics often balance simplicity with evocative imagery: - **"Zero"**: The opening track is an anthem of liberation and self-empowerment. Lyrics like "Get your leather on" set a tone of defiance and freedom[2]. - **"Skeletons"**: A minimalist approach to lyrics creates an ethereal atmosphere. Phrases such as "Fall asleep / Spin the sky" evoke vulnerability and introspection[2]. - **"Heads Will Roll"**: The song delivers playful yet sinister imagery with lines like "Off with your head / Dance 'til you're dead," blending dark humor with dancefloor energy[2][4]. - **"Hysteric"**: Karen O’s tender cooing conveys emotional fragility in this ode to enduring love[1][4]. The lyrics oscillate between cryptic wordplay and straightforward emotional expression, making them accessible yet layered. --- ### **Music** Musically, *It’s Blitz!* is a striking departure from the band's previous albums. Guitarist Nick Zinner shifts focus from frenetic riffs to synthesizers, creating a lush sonic landscape: 1. **Dance Music Influence**: Tracks like "Zero" and "Heads Will Roll" are driven by pulsating synths and drum machines, reminiscent of 1980s new wave acts like New Order and The Cure[2][4]. 2. **Ballads**: Songs such as "Skeletons," "Runaway," and "Little Shadow" slow the pace, offering cinematic strings and atmospheric arrangements that highlight Karen O's vocal versatility[1][4]. 3. **Experimental Sounds**: Zinner incorporates unconventional textures into songs like "Soft Shock," blending whispering guitar lines with electronic flourishes[4]. The album's shift toward electronic production does not abandon the band's rock roots entirely; tracks like "Dull Life" feature prominent guitar work that bridges their past and present sounds[2]. --- ### **Production** Produced by Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Arcade Fire) and Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio), *It’s Blitz!* is a meticulously crafted record: - **Studio Experimentation**: Much of the album was written in-studio, allowing for spontaneous creativity. Drum loops were chopped and layered while Zinner improvised melodies that Karen O built upon vocally[3]. - **Polished Sound**: The production is sleek and expansive, emphasizing synthesizers while maintaining organic elements like acoustic drums on tracks such as "Skeletons"[3][4]. - **Dynamic Range**: From high-energy dance tracks to introspective ballads, the production ensures each song feels distinct yet cohesive[5]. The producers successfully balance the band’s experimental tendencies with mainstream accessibility. --- ### **Themes** Thematically, *It’s Blitz!* explores transformation—both personal and artistic: 1. **Empowerment**: Tracks like "Zero" celebrate individuality and freedom. 2. **Love and Vulnerability**: Songs such as "Hysteric" and "Little Shadow" delve into emotional intimacy. 3. **Reinvention**: The shift in musical style reflects the band’s own evolution, embracing change while retaining their identity. These themes resonate deeply with listeners navigating their own journeys of self-discovery. --- ### **Influence** *It’s Blitz!* was pivotal in redefining Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ sound while influencing indie rock's trajectory: - **Genre Expansion**: By integrating electronic elements into their music, the band demonstrated how rock could evolve without losing its essence[2][4]. - **Critical Acclaim**: The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2009[3]. - **Legacy**: Tracks like "Heads Will Roll" became cultural touchstones, widely used in films, TV shows, and remixes. The album solidified Yeah Yeah Yeahs' status as innovators within the indie scene. --- ### **Pros** 1. **Bold Reinvention**: The shift to synth-driven sounds was risky but ultimately rewarding. 2. **Strong Opening Tracks**: "Zero" and "Heads Will Roll" immediately captivate listeners with their infectious energy[2]. 3. **Emotional Depth**: Ballads like "Hysteric" showcase the band’s ability to convey vulnerability alongside exuberance[1][4]. 4. **Production Quality**: The polished sound enhances the album's accessibility while retaining artistic integrity[3][5]. --- ### **Cons** 1. **Uneven Second Half**: Some tracks in the latter part of the album feel less impactful than its electrifying start ("Dragon Queen," for instance)[2][4]. 2. **Loss of Raw Energy**: Fans of their earlier garage rock style may find the polished production lacking grit or spontaneity[1][5]. 3. **Occasional Overindulgence in Synths**: At times, electronic elements overshadow other instruments ("Soft Shock")[4]. --- ### Final Verdict *It’s Blitz!* represents a daring leap forward for Yeah Yeah Yeahs—an evolution that blends danceable beats with emotional resonance. While it may alienate fans of their earlier sound, its polished production and thematic depth make it one of their most compelling works. With standout tracks like "Zero," "Heads Will Roll," and "Hysteric," it balances innovation with accessibility, securing its place as a landmark indie rock album.

Rad!

Good energy, flow, variety, and sounds. I dig it!

Great

definitely a departure from fever to tell (the only other yeah yeah yeah album I've heard). Its cool though, still very enjoyable. feels very 2010s and it came out in 2009 so technically its ahead of its time no fucking way they made that song that remixed in dance til' your dead remix thing from 2018 thats crazy (heads will roll)

I'm a passing Yeah Yeah Yeahs fan and my favorite album is still probably Fever to Tell, even though I can admit that this one is more "mature" and sonically complex. Always been a fan of the track Hysteric and I like Heads Will Roll just fine. Checking my last.fm history, despite having listens from this album going back to the beginning of my account in 2010, I never actually listened to this all the way through until last year. Before that it was pretty much just the two tracks I noted above. Kind of rambling, but I guess my point is that even if other tracks don't quite reach the heights of those two, I probably should have given it a chance sooner as the whole thing is quite good!

Reminds me of Goldfrapp somewhat

This one starts super strong and does let off the gas a bit, but stays fun throughout.

Heads will roll is an all time banger! The rest of this album doesn’t live up to that song, but it’s a pleasant listen, much moreso than Fever to Tell. The deluxe edition acoustic tracks are also good additions, which is usually not the case on deluxe albums

Enjoyable album. I liked the acoustic alternatives at the end. Definitely mildly recognizable, but not something I'd listened to outside of like maybe the radio before.

Well that was a lot of fun.

Meh, this sounds like everything else on the hipster radio station. Oh wait... seriously, I had other priorities (two little kids) in 2009 so I missed all the pop-punk action, but this is a gem.

Pretty good. First fever to tell is better.

I liked this album more than the other YYY album we've had. The songs were fun and dance-y but also varied and vocally interesting.

7/10 Favorite Tracks: Heads Will Roll, Zero, Skeletons Least Favorite Tracks: Dragon Queen, Shame and Fortune, Hysteric

Karen O is an immense talent and this album is a fun, well crafted record. The songs have a fun, energetic depth that I enjoy. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are one of the better modern bands.

This one kind of surprised me. I'm a bit ambivalent about the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, even though "Maps" and "Cheated Hearts" were on heavy rotation for me in college. I didn't care much for "Heads Will Roll" when it came out, so I didn't have super high hopes for this album. But I was proved wrong. "Zero," "Soft Shock," "Skeletons," and "Little Shadow" were all great songs, and I loved the overall vibe of the album. I appreciated "Heads Will Roll" a lot more seeing how it fit in the album. Not a perfect album, and it drags a bit in the middle, but in general a very pleasant surprise for me.

FIRST ALBUM!!! 23/2/25 -off the bat good vocals -production is good but could be better -cunty -reminds me of lorde

I've long loved Fever to Tell, and enjoyed Mosquito on release, but somehow never listened to It's Blitz! I really enjoyed this experience. It's way more dancey than the other stuff I know by them. This is a lot more polished than Fever to Tell and a lot more poppy too, but it works. Unfortunately, fewer songs seem to stick than on Fever to Tell and I think maybe that would change with further listens? I hope. There are a couple of real bangers here.

Honestly, I did not expect this album to sound like it does. It's slower and more introspective than standout "Heads Will Roll" makes it seem. I would normally give this a 3, but have to bump it up just because HWR is such a great track. Best Songs: Zero, Heads Will Roll, Dull Life Worst Songs: Dragon Queen

Incredible from start to finish, only a couple songs I’d prob not go back to but all in all it’s a great album for both private listening and group settings. Several of the songs stand the test of time in my opinion and age quite well, such as Heads Will Roll, Runaway and Dull Life. If I could give it 4.5 I would!

This album is great from start to finish. It kicks off with an electrifying punch, then seamlessly weaves in emotion without losing its edge. The mix of synth-driven anthems and raw energy still hits just right. Maybe nostalgia plays a part, but It’s Blitz! remains a banger that never gets old!

Solid singles and an overall great album. One to listen to again

Not as hard as their previous releases, but there is no denying Karen O's voice is magic.

Great hooks, tension and drama.

нормально нормально

ok v fun i loved

When this album first came out, I was disappointed that the YYYs had made a new wavey synth album, because everyone was doing that at the time. Karen O's voice really saves the day here.

If I had stopped before the acoustic versions, I think this would have been 5 stars, but with those tracks it got repetitive. While the first half was amazing, it fell off at the end for me, but Heads Will Roll is a certified banger, so I'm giving it 4.5 stars and rounding down.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs has really surprised me. I don’t think this one is as good as their other on this list but this is still really good. 4 prolly 4.5.

4.0

Hell yeah! This is great. Good amount of range. Solid production. Unique voice. They have an original sound without being annoying. Obviously “Heads Will Roll” is iconic, but I also enjoyed “Zero”. Karen O sounds a tad similar to Björk on that track, but actually listenable. I love “Soft Shock”. I thought “Skeletons” was great. “Dramatic” had a very nice crescendo. “Dragon Queen” is very lyrically entertaining. Finally, “Little Shadow” is fantastic finally. Really enjoyed the whole thing. 4/5

zero and heads will roll are amazing holy moly

glitter on the wet streets, silver over everything

# Album Name: Its Blitz # Artist: Yeah Yeah Yeahs # Rating: 4/5 # Comments: Opens the album with two killer tracks. These are quality. The rest of the album cant live up to that standard but theres some really catchy tunes. Good stuff. Karens voice is good. Cant knock it # Top Tunes: First two are killers. But the entire album is good! I can listen to it all the way through. # Would I listen to it again? Yes

I really need to listen to more Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

A thought hit me while listening to this, "This really sounds a lot like "Maps", who did that? Oh it's the same band". We have had "Fever to tell" before and while that was at the start of the rock revival movement, this is more towards its end. You can tell as it's leaving the more rock centered songs for more electronic. To preface this review, I am a sucker for rock revival 00s music. The start of the album is really good. Zero is high energy, before the star of the album "Heads will roll". Heads will roll (espacially the remix) was a staple of any indie-club around the time of release. It is still a very good song. The rest of the album slows it down a bit borrowing more from “LCD Soundsystem” than anything else (the exception is the rock-oriented “It’s a dull life”). While I think I am more of a fan of the rock YYY than the electronic version I think this is a good album. The vocals are on point, there are enough good songs to keep you interested and the album art is really cool. It goes a bit to slow at points but still I think this album lands firmly as a 4 star.

Good album and I love her voice. I was familiar with Zero and Heads Will Roll as singles from this one, but Dull Life, Dragon Queen and Hysteric are all strong songs as well.

Some of the catchiest records I’ve heard in recent memory. Only complaint is the B side is a bit weaker. Will be in my rotation for awhile.

Yeah yeah f*ck yeah!! Glad I finally listened to an album of theirs. Always been intrigued by Karen O’s voice. Of course ‘Heads Will Roll’ gets its due praise as a party rock anthem, but another that could join in that category is ‘Shame and Fortune.’ Other highlights for me were ‘Skeletons’ and ‘Dragon Queen.’

I definitely under appreciated this when I was first introduced but this is so classic

I love Karen O’s voice and have always liked the handful of Yeah Yeah Yeahs songs I knew, but this album really hit for me, especially the acoustic versions of the songs at the end of the special edition. Great album that I will definitely come back to

A great album to listen to while in labor. Might’ve stressed the nurses to listen to

Great album for Carly to give birth to.

Классный альбом, есть хитяра, который в свое время очень нравился

nice and catchy album, a solid one

Had never even heard of this band, had heard heads will roll just didn’t know it was them, now a big fan of this album, high impact high speed, this will be in the workout playlist

A boring start for me, but this album picks up the pace after a few tracks and comes together really nicely. I'll be listening again at some point. Favorite tracks - Skeletons, Dull Life, Shame and Fortune, Runaway

This album was a pleasant surprise. Also, the cracked egg? Heads will roll (:

Enjoyed the collision of styles but felt a bit samey by end. Good on headphones

I was fully ready to hate as soon as I pressed play, but it was far from terrible. I'm not a huge fan of her voice but this format works for her and I was very pleasantly surprised by the structure of the album, as it seemed well thought.

Really good alternative album. Not much to say (I could only listen to it once)

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs always get a good rating from me. Favorite track: Dragon Queen

Very fun and cool album, very much up my alley

I didn't know what to expect here but I was pleasantly surprised - this album was a really fun listen! I will be checking out some more of their catalogue. 4/5

i liked it! the instrumentals were fun and it was generally a good time

two dongs way up.

THAT SONG?!?!?! Another very unexpected 'I know that one' moment! Catchy, shiny yet authentic album but it strayed a bit too close to elbow territory with the specific flavour of meaningless indie that I dislike for a few moments. The rest is still good enough to make it back to a 4

Divertido. Skeletons y Shame & Fortune van a la biblioteca. Amé la reminiscencia a una Siouxsie joven.

Very cool stuff. Poppy punkish music with vintagey synths mixed in. Like if the Talking Heads went to trade school instead of art school. Instead of boring you with discussions about polyrhythms, they'd be tagging your house with cool graffiti while you're busy dancing.

Really fun pop rock album, I haven't listened to their other stuff but I will certainly check it out. The singers voice is great, loved her 4/5

I fell off a bit over the holidays but there didn’t seem to be anything too pressing that I missed. This however is a great album and highly underrated band. It’s a shame that their music has become part of various TikTok dances, but it’s also cool to see them being exposed to a new generation. It’s like a Gen Xer fucking to Englebert Humperdink.

I love the intro of this album, it just sets the tone for the next 40 mins... "Zero" is powerful, and reminds one of Berlin in their heyday, then it rolls into "Heads Will Roll" which is a savage tune with attitude and a killer groove. "Skeletons" & "Hysteric" are very different from what I previously knew from YYY are very lovely songs. "Dull Life" is right inline with their core sound, as is "Dragon Queen" which feels like a snake uncoiling before it strikes. I'd give this 3.5 starts but not more and I am a YYY fan since the minute I heard "Maps" in 2023.

I liked this. The singer was very good. The songs were mostly very good.

A great album that reminds me of someone that I used to work with and that makes it a little bit more special.

Every alt girl from high school that I had a crush on absolutely loved this album and when I was a kid I only downloaded it so that they could see the album art on my ipod but I never really listened to it. It's actually a very cool genre bending album with a lot going on to it. It's dark pop - it's proto alternative - it's just very cool.

Enjoyed this album, ‘Heads will Roll’ is the stand out but the rest surprised with their alternative sound.

This is a good listen imo. It definitely sounds like a product of its time and I don’t mean that in a bad way at all! It has that late 00’s/early 10’s alt sound about it that I loved at the time. Plus I think Karen O is a great singer.

Whoa—put this album on three hours ago and just resurfaced. I think I would like anything Karen O sang acoustic. ✅✅✅ Soft Shock ✅✅ Little Shadow

3.75

It was nice to listen something "new".

I kind of lost touch with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs after the first LP, but this is absolutely great. Intense, gorgeously crafted songs with that post-punk edge and pop chops. Loving this.

7.2

Zero still sounds great

Enjoyable album, with a few recognisable tracks that I didn't know were them!

In a word, magical. I loved it. That is more than one word, but this was really nice! Favourite track: Runaway.

it's definitely a comedown album, and I think the first song or two plus the name confuses that. I think that's always why I avoid this album even though I love 2-3 songs in this album. I think if it was played in reverse I wouldn't be so depressed and exhausted by the end of it. But it's a great album, well written and probably one of the better bands of that era, if not the best. but. man this is a downer of an album...

sounds like the kind of music that they play at a football stadium while the fans are still arriving, while they come out to warm up. I like it.

Me gusto. Karen O's voice reminds me of Dale Bozzio.

I liked it! It was pretty, poppy, a bit gritty. 4/5

I don’t love the dancey songs on It’s Blitz! Heads Will Roll is the primary example. Certainly the best known song on the album and my least favorite, but the rest is fantastic 8.2/10

Enjoyed most of this. Karen has a really cracking voice, especially when she's showing a lot of vulnerability. Skeletons in particular shows it beautifully, and puts me in mind of the recent (very good) Let's Eat Grandma album Two Ribbons. My main complaint with it is that the drum style is really incessant and unvaried, and overshadows a lot of otherwise really good songs. I like a bit of breakbeats in my life, but I like them sparely.

A pleasant surprise. I was expecting Yeah Yeah Yeahs was a band similar to the Struts. But when the first song started and the vocalist kicked in, I really dug it. Top tracks: "Zero," "Dull Life," "Shame and Fortune," "Dragon Queen"

Not quite as awesome as their debut album, but still a fun album with a lot of similar elements as the first one, with the synth cranked up a bit (and I'm okay with that). A bunch of up-tempo head boppers - Zero, Heads Will Roll (both of which I am quite familiar and always enjoyed), Dull Life (I knew this one too, decent), and Faces (I did not know this one at all but what a fun track!). Some deeper or more brooding pieces - Skeletons (not as good as MAPS but solid), Runaway, and Hysteric (maybe as good as MAPS? I really dug this more and more each time I heard it). And then some solid in between kind of songs - Soft Shock and Shame and Fortune. Easy decision to put this on multiple times and if I didn't before I have to go listen to more of their stuff now.

Fun album. Music has a very cool vibe and Karen O has a great voice and style...reminds me a bit of Siouxsie. Would definitely revisit. One weird moment was how quiet Heads Will Roll was compared to Zero. Very strange choice, or maybe something's wrong with Apple Music... Favorite tracks: Zero (great driving beat), Dull Life, Shame and Fortune, Runaway, Dragon Queen.

First off - brilliant album cover. This is a very solid, ear-wormy synth-pop-rock album. I do prefer the rowdy art punk style of Fever to Tell but this'll still be entering the rotation for me too. It is a little front-loaded, losing some steam after the first few songs (except the excellent "Runaway" deeper in the album at track 7, currently stuck in my head alongside "Zero"). Karen O does a great job with the vocals and I'm currently trying to decide if I need to begin clearing mental space for a pedestal to put her on.

Album I forgot about. Pretty cool to relisten to. Fades a little towards the end, but solid overall. Standout songs: Zero Skeletons Shame and Fortune

Highly enjoyable. Starts very strong and good. Slows down a bit in the middle.

Pretty great album. Zero and Heads Will Roll are the stand-outs.

2 songs in - strong starter followed by a banger. Fun, carefree album, blending genres, infectiously catchy, clean production,