Adults!!!: Smart!!! Shithammered!!! And Excited by Nothing!!!!!!!
Bomb the Music Industry! · 2010
21 min · 7 tracks · hardcore punk
A chaotic blend of high-energy punk and sharp, self-reflective lyrics that captures the spirit of youthful disillusionment.
Top tracks — play these first
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Planning My Death — This track encapsulates the album's raw introspection with sardonic humor, perfectly blending existential dread with punk energy.
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Slumlord — With its driving beat and biting lyrics about societal neglect, this track serves as a rallying cry for disenfranchised youth.
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All Ages Shows — This anthem celebrates inclusivity in punk culture, reflecting the band's commitment to fostering community through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP's chaotic energy and sharp lyrics create a distinctive punk sound, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a rapid-fire drumbeat and guitar riff, establishing an aggressive tempo that persists throughout the EP.
- Each song features abrupt transitions, often shifting dynamics and tempos within the same track, creating a sense of chaos.
- Lyrically, the tracks are dense with self-reflection and social commentary, often delivered in a shouted vocal style that matches the instrumental intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frenetic energy for quick bursts
- snappy melodies for sing-alongs
- raw emotion in short tracks
- for energetic gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive experiences
- seek polished, studio productions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 8, 2010, this album marked Bomb the Music Industry!'s return after their previous record in 2007. By this point, they had built a reputation for DIY ethics and innovative approaches to music distribution, which was reflected in the album's free-to-download format. This release continued to solidify their standing within the punk scene as they embraced themes of personal struggle and community.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Against Me!· The Menzingers· PUP
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Still Believe in Me? 3:59
- 2 Planning My Death 1:57
- 3 Slumlord 2:35
- 4 All Ages Shows 4:20
- 5 Big Ending 0:29
- 6 The First Time I Met Sanawon 3:29
- 7 Struggler 4:52
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