Is ! a good place to start with The Dismemberment Plan?

Yes, ! is recommended as a starting point for new The Dismemberment Plan listeners. A frenetic blend of punk rock energy and angular melodies with introspective lyrics that pulse with urgency. Released in 1995, ! was The Dismemberment Plan's second album, following their debut 'The Dismemberment Plan is Terrified'. At this point in their career, they were beginning to carve a niche within the punk rock scene, blending catchy hooks with complex rhythms and lyrical depth. This album foreshadowed their evolution into more experimental territory in later releases.

! works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, short, punchy listening sessions and introspective lyrical exploration.

How many songs are on !?

! has 12 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

!

The Dismemberment Plan · 1995

38 min · 12 tracks · punk

A frenetic blend of punk rock energy and angular melodies with introspective lyrics that pulse with urgency.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
short, punchy listening sessions
introspective lyrical exploration
dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Helped establish their reputation in the '90s punk and indie rock scenes.
Themes: punk rock urgency· dark humor in suburbia· emotional rawness
Career context: Released in 1995, ! was The Dismemberment Plan's second album, following their debut 'The Dismemberment Plan is Terrified'. At this point in their career, they were beginning to carve a niche within the punk rock scene, blending catchy hooks with complex rhythms and lyrical depth. This album foreshadowed their evolution into more experimental territory in later releases.
Stylistic neighbors: Flatfoot 56· NOFX· Avail
If this clicks, go next to: Emergency & I — Continues the energetic punk sound while evolving into more complex arrangements.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: For Your Own Special Sweetheart by Jawbox — Shares angular guitar work and introspective lyrics reflecting urban angst.

Nothing Feels Good by The Promise Ring — Combines punk energy with emotional depth and catchy hooks, exploring youthful disillusionment.

Repeater by Fugazi — Features a similar frenetic energy and complex rhythms, addressing social issues with raw honesty.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Survey Says".

1 Survey Says Start here 2:08
2 The Things That Matter 2:25
3 The Small Stuff 3:02
4 Ok, Joke’s Over 4:27
5 Soon to Be Ex-Quaker 1:56
6 I’m Going to Buy You a Gun 3:06
7 If I Don’t Write 4:27
8 Wouldn’t You Like to Know? 2:50
9 13th and Euclid 2:17
10 Fantastic! 4:14
11 Onward, Fat Girl 2:46
12 Rusty 4:28

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in The Dismemberment Plan's catalog. Helped establish their reputation in the '90s punk and indie rock scenes.

Listen next

Emergency & I

1999

Continues the energetic punk sound while evolving into more complex arrangements.

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The Dismemberment Plan Is Terrified

1997

Sets the stage with similar intensity and angularity, leading into the breakthrough of !

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