23 Live Sex Acts
Against Me! · 2015
86 min · 23 tracks · punk rock
Frenetic punk energy collides with poignant storytelling, capturing the rawness of life and identity struggles.
Top tracks — play these first
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True Trans Soul Rebel — This track encapsulates the heart of Against Me!'s message about identity and acceptance, resonating deeply within the LGBTQ+ community.
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I Was a Teenage Anarchist — The song serves as an anthem of youthful rebellion, reflecting on personal growth and disillusionment with past ideals that still resonates with many listeners.
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Black Me Out — A powerful closing number that expresses frustration and resolve, embodying the spirit of defiance that defines much of Against Me!'s ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the raw energy of Against Me!'s live performances, blending strong songwriting with dynamic execution.
What we noticed
- The album features a high-energy performance with most tracks played at a fast tempo, maintaining an aggressive pace throughout.
- Each song transitions quickly into the next, often with minimal pauses, creating a relentless flow that captures the live atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- raw energy for cathartic release
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- anarchistic spirit in live settings
- dynamic mix of emotional highs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished studio productions
- seek predictable, uniform tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures the energy of live performances, resonating with dedicated fans.
- Career context
- By the time '23 Live Sex Acts' was released in 2015, Against Me! had transitioned through various phases, marking a period of resurgence following their critically acclaimed album 'Transgender Dysphoria Blues'. This live album showcases their evolution, embracing both classic anthems and newer material while celebrating lead singer Laura Jane Grace's significant impact on punk culture and LGBTQ+ visibility.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alkaline Trio· Rise Against· The Menzingers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 FUCKMYLIFE666 3:50
- 2 Pints of Guinness Make You Strong 2:59
- 3 Cliché Guevara 2:24
- 4 True Trans Soul Rebel 3:51
- 5 I Was a Teenage Anarchist 3:54
- 6 New Wave 2:46
- 7 Walking Is Still Honest 2:32
- 8 Turn Those Clapping Hands Into Angry Balled Fists 5:51
- 9 Transgender Dysphoria Blues 3:26
- 10 Pretty Girls (The Mover) 3:13
- 11 I Still Love You Julie 3:16
Disc 2
- 1 High Pressure Low 4:08
- 2 Don’t Lose Touch 3:19
- 3 Miami 4:12
- 4 White Crosses 4:05
- 5 Osama bin Laden as the Crucified Christ 3:16
- 6 How Low 4:02
- 7 Black Me Out 3:07
- 8 Thrash Unreal 4:31
- 9 Unconditional Love 2:50
- 10 The Ocean 8:35
- 11 Sink, Florida, Sink 2:24
- 12 We Laugh at Danger and Break All the Rules 3:51
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