24 Hour Revenge Therapy cover

24 Hour Revenge Therapy

Jawbreaker · 1994

37 min · 11 tracks · punk

Raw, confessional lyrics collide with melodic punk riffs and an urgent, youthful energy.

Why this album works

This album is considered influential within the punk rock genre, encapsulating the emotional depth that would come to define the mid-'90s emo movement. Its critical reception included praise from outlets like 'Alternative Press', and it has been cited by numerous bands as a key influence in shaping their musical direction.
Career context
By the time '24 Hour Revenge Therapy' was released in January 1994, Jawbreaker had established themselves as a notable band in the punk scene, following their previous album 'Bivouac'. This third studio album marked a significant leap towards a more polished sound while retaining their gritty edge, reflecting their growth as songwriters and musicians.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Boat Dreams From the Hill 2:39
  • 2 Indictment 2:49
  • 3 Boxcar Standout 1:54
  • 4 Outpatient 3:41
  • 5 Ashtray Monument 3:04
  • 6 Condition Oakland 5:17
  • 7 Ache 4:14
  • 8 Do You Still Hate Me? Standout 2:52
  • 9 West Bay Invitational 3:58
  • 10 Jinx Removing Standout 3:13
  • 11 In Sadding Around 3:54

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