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A Guided Tour of Chicago

The Lawrence Arms · 1999

26 min · 11 tracks · punk

A fast-paced blend of witty lyrics and gritty melodies that encapsulate urban life and youthful disillusionment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, energetic listening sessions
  • witty and engaging narratives
  • urban life reflections
  • fast-paced emotional snapshots

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1999, The Lawrence Arms released 'A Guided Tour of Chicago' as their second album, following their debut 'Apathy and Exhaustion.' This album came during a period of increasing recognition in the punk rock scene, as they began to establish their unique identity characterized by introspective storytelling and energetic instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Alkaline Trio· Against Me!· The Menzingers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:04
  • 2 An Evening of Extraordinary Circumstance 2:58
  • 3 Kevin Costner’s Casino 1:46
  • 4 A Guided Tour of Chicago 2:44
  • 5 Take One Down and Pass It Around 1:47
  • 6 Someday We’re All Gonna Weigh 400 Lbs. 2:00
  • 7 The North Side, the L&L and Any Number of Crappy Apartments 3:13
  • 8 Smokestacks 2:14
  • 9 Detention 2:09
  • 10 Uptown Free Radio 1:44
  • 11 Eighteen Inches 5:57

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