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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo energy
  • gritty anthems for road trips
  • cathartic sing-alongs with friends
  • raw melodies for evening hangs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive pieces
  • seek experimental sonic explorations

Where this album fits

Career 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· Goodnight Nurse

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Reversed 2:52
  • 2 Brutus 2:54
  • 3 Losing End 3:22
  • 4 Easy Living 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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