Are a Drag
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes · 1999
25 min · 12 tracks · punk
A high-energy punk reinterpretation of musical theater classics, blending irreverence with catchy melodies.
Why this album works
'Are a Drag' is significant for its playful approach to covering musical theater songs, which introduced punk audiences to Broadway classics. The album received positive reviews and helped expand the band's fanbase beyond punk rock circles, showcasing their ability to bridge different musical worlds.
- Best for
- short, energetic listening bursts playful and irreverent vibes catchy melodies and hooks
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Are a Drag' was Me First and the Gimme Gimmes' fourth studio album, following their 1997 release 'So Long and Thanks for All the Shoes'. At this point, the band had solidified its unique niche within punk rock by transforming beloved show tunes into upbeat anthems, establishing themselves as a go-to act for genre-blending covers.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flatfoot 56· NOFX· No Doubt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Over the Rainbow Standout 1:31
- 2 Don’t Cry for Me Argentina Standout 2:29
- 3 Science Fiction Double Feature Standout 2:34
- 4 Summertime 2:09
- 5 Favorite Things 1:52
- 6 Rainbow Connection 2:18
- 7 Phantom of the Opera Song 1:45
- 8 I Sing the Body Electric 1:43
- 9 It’s Raining on Prom Night 2:56
- 10 Tomorrow 1:30
- 11 What I Did for Love 1:46
- 12 Cabaret 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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