Attack of The Planet Smashers
The Planet Smashers · 1997
39 min · 13 tracks · ska punk
Energetic ska punk rhythms blend with playful lyrics, creating a sound that's both infectious and irreverent.
Top tracks — play these first
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Attack of the Planet Smashers — The title track sets the tone for the entire album with its catchy hooks and high-energy brass sections, encapsulating the band's playful spirit.
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Repo Man — This track combines humorous storytelling with a bouncy rhythm, showcasing the band's knack for blending fun lyrics with infectious melodies.
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Cooler Than You — With its sarcastic lyrics and upbeat tempo, this song serves as an anthem of self-confidence and camaraderie, resonating well with fans of ska punk.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Energetic rhythms and playful lyrics define this ska punk album, contributing to its appeal in the genre's revival.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a brisk tempo, which is maintained through the first half of the record.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the playful and interactive nature of the music.
- The instrumentation prominently features brass sections that punctuate the rhythms, creating a lively and danceable sound throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady upbeat energy throughout
- for group sing-alongs
- great for spontaneous dance parties
- short bursts of infectious fun
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, introspective tracks
- seek deep lyrical narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, Attack of The Planet Smashers was The Planet Smashers' second studio album, following their debut, No Self Control. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence within the ska punk scene that was gaining momentum in the late '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Less Than Jake· Reel Big Fish· Streetlight Manifesto
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Attack of the Planet Smashers 2:39
- 2 The 80 Bus 2:52
- 3 Hostile 2:16
- 4 Change 3:02
- 5 Repo Man 3:19
- 6 Romeo 2:31
- 7 Cooler Than You 2:51
- 8 Get Out My Baby 3:21
- 9 My Decision 3:21
- 10 Uncle Gordie 2:38
- 11 Dirty Old Man 3:28
- 12 Take It From the Top 3:19
- 13 She's So Hot 3:25
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