Big Choice
Face to Face · 1995
40 min · 14 tracks · punk rock
An energetic blend of punk rock anthems and introspective lyrics, underscored by driving rhythms and catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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A‐OK — This track captures the essence of optimism amidst chaos, embodying the upbeat yet reflective spirit that characterizes the album's overall message.
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You Lied — The raw energy and emotional honesty in this song highlight the band's ability to merge punk rock intensity with personal storytelling.
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Promises — Featuring a memorable chorus and poignant lyrics, this track illustrates the band's knack for crafting relatable themes within an engaging punk framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic punk anthems with introspective lyrics, creating a varied but cohesive experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with three high-energy tracks that establish a fast tempo, before shifting to more introspective themes in the middle section.
- Several songs feature a call-and-response vocal style, particularly in 'A-OK', which enhances its anthemic quality.
- The final track, 'Bikeage', serves as a slower, reflective conclusion, contrasting with the preceding energetic songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- concise, energetic listening bursts
- steady mid-tempo pacing
- reflective yet catchy melodies
- thought-provoking lyrical themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Big Choice was Face to Face's third studio album, following their breakthrough effort, Don't Turn Away. This album marked a crucial moment as they solidified their sound and began to gain wider recognition in the punk rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pennywise· NOFX· Bad Religion
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Struggle 3:08
- 2 I Know You Well 2:42
- 3 Sensible 2:58
- 4 A‐OK 2:57
- 5 You Lied 3:28
- 6 Promises 3:15
- 7 Big Choice 3:24
- 8 It’s Not Over 2:26
- 9 Velocity 3:17
- 10 Debt 2:19
- 11 Late 3:37
- 12 [discussion whether to include Disconnected on the CD] 1:16
- 13 Disconnected 3:21
- 14 Bikeage 2:10
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