What makes Bitter, Fit Crack by Macc Lads notable?

Bitter, Fit Crack gained significant attention for its provocative themes and unapologetic humor, landing the band in the UK indie charts. The Macc Lads became known for their outrageous persona, which influenced subsequent punk and alternative acts that embraced a similar irreverent style. Released in 1987, Bitter, Fit Crack was the Macc Lads' debut album, establishing their distinctive voice in the UK punk scene. Coming at a time when they were gaining notoriety for their satirical lyrics and live performances, this album marked the beginning of their controversial but influential career.

How many songs are on Bitter, Fit Crack?

Bitter, Fit Crack has 13 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Bitter, Fit Crack

Macc Lads · 1987

32 min · 13 tracks · punk rock

A raucous blend of humor and punk energy, delivering irreverent tales of British pub culture in under three minutes each.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Barrel’s Round — Opening with a catchy melody, this track sets the tone for the album's mix of humor and sharp social commentary on drinking culture.
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Guess Me Weight — This song exemplifies the band's cheeky lyricism and playful jabs at body image, encapsulating their knack for blending humor with punk energy.
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Doctor Doctor — With its fast-paced rhythm and witty lyrics, this track showcases the band's ability to tackle absurdity in everyday life while maintaining a frenetic sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

49 /100

Foothills

Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album delivers energetic punk with humorous lyrics, establishing a distinct voice in its genre.

What we noticed

The lyrics often employ humor and satire, focusing on themes of British pub culture.
The instrumentation features aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms typical of punk rock.
Tracks frequently end abruptly, contributing to the album's raucous and spontaneous feel.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Barrel’s Round 1:52
2 Guess Me Weight 2:44
3 Uncle Nobby 3:08
4 Maid of Ale 2:41
5 Dan’s Big Log 2:24
6 Got to Be Gordon’s 2:02
7 Bitter, Fit Crack 2:12
8 Julie the Schooly 2:36
9 Doctor Doctor 1:41
10 Torremolinos 2:38
11 Al O’Peesha 2:35
12 Feed Your Face 2:59
13 Jingle Bells 3:13

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