Bad Mother Trucker
Ten Foot Pole · 2002
29 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
Fast-paced and gritty, this hardcore punk album combines raw energy with melodic hooks and witty lyrics.
Why this album works
'Bad Mother Trucker' garnered attention for its blend of humor and social commentary, contributing to the resurgence of melodic hardcore in the early 2000s. The album received positive reviews from punk-focused publications and has been noted for its influence on subsequent bands within the scene.
- Best for
- quick, punchy listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels high-energy motivation boost
- Context
- Released on September 24, 2002, 'Bad Mother Trucker' was Ten Foot Pole's fifth studio album, following their 1996 release 'Unleashed.' At this stage in their career, the band was navigating a shift in punk's landscape, aiming to reestablish their presence after several years of relative quiet and lineup changes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· Terror· Sick of It All
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Plastic 2:20
- 2 Giving Gravity a Hand Standout 2:33
- 3 Do It Again 2:25
- 4 Happy Daze Standout 2:48
- 5 Armchair Quarterback Standout 2:16
- 6 Nova Scotia 2:34
- 7 Sarah Jones 2:30
- 8 One Hero 2:15
- 9 Shelter 2:14
- 10 Wanna Be Alone 1:54
- 11 Fall in Line 2:20
- 12 Riptide 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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