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At the Club

Kenickie · 1997

55 min · 16 tracks · punk rock

A vibrant mix of punk energy and sardonic pop sensibilities delivered with infectious melodies and sharp lyrical wit.

Top tracks — play these first

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    In Your Car — This opening track sets the tone with its energetic rhythm and playful lyrics about escapism, embodying the album's spirit.
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    Punka — With its catchy hooks and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, this track highlights Kenickie's punk influences while showcasing their knack for memorable choruses.
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    Robot Song — This track stands out for its quirky instrumentation and satirical take on modernity, blending punk ethos with a sense of humor.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

65 /100
Treeline
Higher than 54% of albums we've rated

Kenickie's blend of punk energy and pop melodies creates an engaging yet uneven listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a punchy track that sets a brisk tempo, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing slower, more reflective songs.
  • Several tracks feature layered guitar riffs and harmonized vocals, creating a vibrant sound that blends punk rock with pop sensibilities.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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 In Your Car 3:45
  • 2 People We Want 3:25
  • 3 Spies 2:09
  • 4 How I Was Made 2:24
  • 5 Brother John 2:57
  • 6 Private Buchowski 1:44
  • 7 Millionaire Sweeper 2:31
  • 8 Robot Song 4:39
  • 9 Classy 3:09
  • 10 Punka 3:05
  • 11 Nightlife 3:19
  • 12 Cowboy 3:35
  • 13 P.V.C. 2:25
  • 14 Come Out 2Nite 1:58
  • 15 I Never Complain 3:50
  • 16 Acetone 10:55

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