21st Anniversary: Not That Innocent
Girlschool · 2002
43 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
A fierce blend of heavy metal and punk-infused melodies that showcases the band's enduring energy and defiance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Coming Your Way — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythm and sharp guitar riffs, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Mad Mad Sister — With its catchy chorus and energetic pace, this song reflects both humor and intensity, showcasing Girlschool's playful yet powerful approach.
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Have a Nice Day — This track combines a light-hearted message with a hard-hitting sound, highlighting the band’s ability to mix fun with serious musicality.
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Everybody Does It — The closing track offers a reflective commentary on societal norms, featuring strong lyrical content and an anthemic quality that resonates with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong energy and guitar work but lacks some depth in songwriting and cohesion.
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 slightly in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature dual guitar harmonies that create a rich texture, while the vocals often alternate between aggressive and melodic styles.
- The last three tracks exhibit a noticeable drop in tempo, allowing for a more reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of rebellious energy
- playful anthems for sing-alongs
- cathartic releases of frustration
- upbeat tracks for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want subdued, mellow sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, '21st Anniversary: Not That Innocent' marked Girlschool's return after a six-year hiatus since their previous studio album, 'Take a Bite.' This anniversary album not only celebrated their legacy but also reaffirmed their position within the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene, demonstrating their resilience in an evolving music landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Coming Your Way 3:25
- 2 Hooked 2:55
- 3 Little Green Men 3:16
- 4 Mad Mad Sister 3:54
- 5 A Love Too Far 3:12
- 6 Stay Wild 3:19
- 7 Knife 3:38
- 8 London 2:41
- 9 I Told You So 2:35
- 10 Have a Nice Day 3:28
- 11 Born to Be 3:34
- 12 Innocent 3:17
- 13 Everybody Does It 3:49
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