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A History of Bad Decisions

Neck Deep · 2013

9 min · 3 tracks · punk rock

Energetic pop-punk anthems collide with introspective lyrics, creating a sound that balances youthful exuberance with emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Up in Smoke — This track captures the essence of youthful recklessness with its catchy hooks and relatable lyrics about fleeting moments and decisions.
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    Tables Turned — With its dynamic shifts between melodic verses and an explosive chorus, this song showcases the band's ability to blend angst with anthemic energy.
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    Head to the Ground — The closing track encapsulates the EP's theme of navigating personal struggles while emphasizing resilience through its driving rhythms.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases energetic pop-punk with introspective lyrics but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The EP features three tracks, all maintaining a fast tempo and high energy throughout, with no significant dips in pace.
  • Lyrically, the songs blend personal introspection with themes of youthful rebellion, creating a contrast between sound and message.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Up in Smoke 3:11
  • 2 Tables Turned 3:28
  • 3 Head to the Ground 2:40

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