What makes Andiamo by Authority Zero notable?

Andiamo received positive critical reception and showcased Authority Zero's unique blend of hardcore punk and reggae influences. The album's standout track, a cover of Mexican Radio, helped further cement their identity within the punk community, highlighting their ability to reinterpret classic songs for a new audience. Released in 2004, Andiamo is Authority Zero's third studio album, following their 2002 release, A Passage in Time. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the punk scene, building on the momentum gained from previous albums while experimenting with broader musical styles.

How many songs are on Andiamo?

Andiamo has 14 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Andiamo

Authority Zero · 2004

44 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk

A high-energy blend of punk rock and melodic influences that channels rebellion and urgency through tight instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Revolution — With its fast-paced rhythm and politically charged lyrics, Revolution encapsulates the urgency and defiance central to the band's ethos.
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Find Your Way — This track combines anthemic melodies with introspective lyrics, representing a pivotal moment of self-discovery within the album.
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Mexican Radio — The energetic cover transforms a new wave classic into a punk anthem, showcasing the band's skill at blending genres while maintaining raw energy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic punk with melodic influences but lacks strong cohesion in its sequencing.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a fast tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
Several tracks feature dual vocal lines that alternate between shouting and singing, creating a dynamic contrast.
The cover of 'Mexican Radio' incorporates reggae rhythms, which diverges from the hardcore punk sound of the surrounding tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Painted Windows 3:51
2 Revolution 2:24
3 Find Your Way 4:14
4 Madman 2:58
5 Taking on the World 3:48
6 Retreat 4:48
7 Society’s Sequence 1:17
8 Thousand Year War 3:15
9 Mexican Radio 2:54
10 Chile Con Crudo 1:59
11 Solitude 3:47
12 Siempre Loco 0:49
13 PCH 5:36
14 Rattlin’ Bog 2:49

What to play next

Listen next

Rhythm and Booze

2006

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A Passage in Time

2002

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