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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.