What makes A Day Late and a Dollar Short by The Queers notable?

This album is significant for its unapologetic exploration of themes such as sexuality and youth disillusionment, which resonated with punk audiences. It also contributed to The Queers' reputation as pioneers within the pop-punk genre, influencing later bands with its raw sound and candid lyrics. Released on January 23, 1996, 'A Day Late and a Dollar Short' was The Queers' third studio album, following their 1995 release 'Love Songs for the Retarded'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the pop-punk scene, building on the momentum gained from earlier releases and expanding their fanbase.

Who is A Day Late and a Dollar Short for?

A Day Late and a Dollar Short works well if you're into short bursts of chaotic energy, playful irreverence throughout tracks and for a party vibe.

How many songs are on A Day Late and a Dollar Short?

A Day Late and a Dollar Short has 34 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.

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A Day Late and a Dollar Short

The Queers · 1996

65 min · 34 tracks · punk · pop-punk

A frenetic burst of pop-punk energy mixed with irreverent humor and biting social commentary.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short bursts of chaotic energy
playful irreverence throughout tracks
for a party vibe
headphone detail hunting on humor
dynamic mix of quick anthems

Maybe skip if you want

prefer long, introspective pieces
seek polished, radio-friendly sounds

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on January 23, 1996, 'A Day Late and a Dollar Short' was The Queers' third studio album, following their 1995 release 'Love Songs for the Retarded'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the pop-punk scene, building on the momentum gained from earlier releases and expanding their fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors: Descendents· NOFX· The Dickies

Tracklist

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

1 We'd Have a Riot Doing Heroin 1:02
2 Terminal Rut 0:34
3 Fagtown 0:30
4 I Want Cunt 0:23
5 Trash This Place 1:38
6 Love Me 3:57
7 Kicked Out of the Webelos 1:24
8 Tuly Is a Wimp 1:09
9 At the Mall 1:03
10 I Spent the Rent 0:24
11 I Don't Wanna Work 1:56
12 I'm Useless 1:11
13 This Place Sucks 0:52
14 Wimpy Drives Through Harlem 1:23
15 I Like Young Girls 1:44
16 Nuni in New York 0:53
17 Nobody Likes Me 2:00
18 Nothing to Do 0:53
19 Nowhere at All 1:05
20 Mac Arthurs Park 1:37
21 Flesh for Tulu 0:28
22 Fuck You 1:01
23 Didn't Want None 1:40
24 Meat Wagon 0:28
25 Don't Puke 1:05
26 Bonehead 2:24
27 Wimpy Drives Through Harlem 1:54
28 Nothing to Do 0:50
29 Gay Boy 2:09
30 Nobody Likes Me 2:10
31 Too Many Twinkies 1:59
32 Half Shitfaced 2:06
33 I Live This Life 1:54
34 Live Broadcast WFMU 4/11/91 19:15

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