What makes Another Year of Disaster by Adept notable?

This album helped establish Adept as a significant player in the European hardcore punk scene, gaining notable attention for its energetic performances and clever lyrics. It received critical acclaim from various music publications, which highlighted its blend of emotional depth and fierce instrumentation. Released on January 1, 2009, 'Another Year of Disaster' is Adept's second studio album, following their debut 'When the Sun Goes Down'. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the Swedish hardcore scene, showcasing a matured sound that balanced aggression and melody.

How many songs are on Another Year of Disaster?

Another Year of Disaster has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Another Year of Disaster

Adept · 2009

42 min · 10 tracks · hardcore punk

Adept's frenetic hardcore punk sound merges chaotic energy with sharp lyrical wit, creating an urgent and unrelenting musical experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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At Least Give Me My Dreams Back, You Negligent Whore! — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of humor and intensity, featuring biting lyrics that critique personal relationships while maintaining high-energy instrumentation.
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Business of Living — Opening the album with aggressive riffs and a catchy chorus, this track sets the tone for the entire record, highlighting Adept's punk ethos and lyrical sharpness.
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Shark! Shark! Shark! — With its infectious hooks and fast-paced delivery, this track captures the band's playful yet serious approach to songwriting, making it a standout anthem among fans.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic hardcore punk with clever lyrics but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining intensity through the first five songs without significant tempo changes.
Lyrical themes often employ sharp wit and social commentary, with tracks featuring abrupt transitions between verses and choruses.
The final three tracks introduce more varied tempos, including a slower ballad, which contrasts with the earlier relentless pace.

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

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 Business of Living 4:13
2 Shark! Shark! Shark! 3:38
3 Sound the Alarm 4:37
4 At Least Give Me My Dreams Back, You Negligent Whore! 5:11
5 Caution! Boys Night Out! 4:03
6 The Ballad of Planet Earth 2:01
7 Let's Celebrate, Gorgeous! (You Know Whose Party This Is) 4:24
8 Grow Up, Peter Pan 3:29
9 An Era of Treachery 4:50
10 Everything Dies 5:49

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