Black Eye Blues cover

Black Eye Blues

Lewd Acts · 2009

28 min · 11 tracks · punk

Raw, urgent punk energy collides with introspective lyrics and gritty instrumentation across brief, impactful tracks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of raw energy
  • introspective moments amidst chaos
  • urgent pacing for quick listens
  • gritty instrumentation with impact

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek polished, refined sound

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Black Eye Blues' was released in 2009, Lewd Acts had solidified their presence in the punk rock scene following their 2007 debut album 'The Last of the American Girls'. This sophomore effort showcased a matured sound and lyrical depth while retaining their aggressive approach, marking a pivotal moment in their artistic development.
Stylistic neighbors
Flatfoot 56· Mongol Shuudan· NOFX

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Know Where To Go 1:37
  • 2 Wide Black Eyes 1:28
  • 3 Nightcrawlers 2:16
  • 4 You Don’t Need Me 0:42
  • 5 I Don’t Need You 3:22
  • 6 Who Knew The West Coast Could Be So Cold? 1:24
  • 7 Penmanship Sailed 5:03
  • 8 Young Lovers, Old Livers 2:31
  • 9 Rot Gut Charlie 1:19
  • 10 My Father Was A Locomotive 2:56
  • 11 Nowhere To Go 6:03

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