Basement Apes
Gluecifer · 2002
38 min · 12 tracks · punk
A gritty blend of punk rock energy and raw melodic hooks that captures the spirit of early 2000s rock.
Why this album works
The album gained notable attention in Norway and across Europe, reaching chart positions that affirmed Gluecifer's status within the punk rock genre. Critics praised its high-energy sound, further influencing the garage and punk revival of the early 2000s, and it also showcased their ability to blend catchy melodies with punk ethos.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo energy gritty anthems for road trips cathartic sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- Released in January 2002, 'Basement Apes' was Gluecifer's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Soaring with Eagles' in 1999. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation in the European rock scene, balancing mainstream appeal with punk roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flatfoot 56· NOFX· Sum 41
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reversed Standout 2:52
- 2 Brutus Standout 2:54
- 3 Losing End 3:22
- 4 Easy Living Standout 3:02
- 5 Little Man 2:55
- 6 Not Enough for You 2:39
- 7 Round and Round 3:40
- 8 Black Book Lodge 3:21
- 9 It Won’t Be 4:21
- 10 Shotgun Seat 2:23
- 11 Powertools and Piss 3:43
- 12 I Saw the Stones Move 3:45
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