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13 Kiddie Favorites

Jughead's Revenge · 1995

28 min · 13 tracks · punk rock

Fast-paced punk rock anthems blend humor and angst, capturing the spirit of mid-'90s youth culture.

Top tracks — play these first

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    My Troubled Sleep — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy hooks and relatable themes of insomnia and anxiety, encapsulating the band's lyrical focus.
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    No Apologies — With its defiant message and driving beat, this song exemplifies the band's punk ethos of rejecting societal pressures and embracing individuality.
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    City of Hate — This track critiques urban life with sharp lyrics and a frenetic tempo, showcasing both musical energy and social commentary prevalent in punk rock.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

Energetic punk sound with clever lyrics, but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with fast guitar riffs and driving drums, while the second half introduces slightly slower tracks.
  • Many songs feature humorous lyrics that juxtapose serious themes, often using playful language to convey angst.
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
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • No Apologies

    The chorus boldly asserts a refusal to conform, using repetition to emphasize defiance against external expectations.

    The straightforward language paired with an anthemic quality creates a rallying cry for listeners, enhancing its impact as a punk anthem.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 My Troubled Sleep 2:10
  • 2 No Apologies 2:24
  • 3 Runaway 2:19
  • 4 Afraid 2:20
  • 5 L.A. Girl 1:45
  • 6 Inside of You 2:15
  • 7 49/61 2:43
  • 8 City of Hate 2:41
  • 9 Nothing Between Us 2:39
  • 10 The Loneliest Place 1:50
  • 11 Thursday 2:17
  • 12 Just Like You 1:45
  • 13 Divided (live) 1:25

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