Black Lips!
Black Lips · 2003
30 min · 14 tracks · indie rock
A raucous blend of lo-fi punk energy and infectious melodies, echoing the chaos of youth rebellion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Throw It Away — Opening the album with frenetic energy, this track captures the essence of youthful defiance and sets the tone for the chaotic sound that defines the record.
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Crazy Girl — This song stands out with its catchy chorus and playful lyrics, representing a lighter side of the band's otherwise gritty aesthetic.
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Everybody Loves a Cocksucker — With its provocative title and irreverent themes, this track exemplifies Black Lips' penchant for controversy while showcasing their raw musical talent.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures youthful rebellion through its raw sound and energetic performances, though it may not hold up as strongly over time.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and shouted vocals, while the second half introduces slower, more melodic tracks.
- Several songs feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of chaos that reflects the band's punk influences.
- The production is intentionally lo-fi, with raw vocal takes and unpolished instrumentation that emphasize the album's rebellious spirit.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- spontaneous sing-along moments
- for party ignition
- youthful irreverence in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive albums
- seek polished, studio sound
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Black Lips! is the third studio album from Black Lips, following their self-titled debut and the breakthrough effort, We Did Not Know the Forest Spirit Made the Flowers Grow. At this time, the band was establishing its identity within the garage rock revival scene alongside contemporaries like The Strokes and The White Stripes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ty Segall· King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard· The Black Angels
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Throw It Away 2:33
- 2 Freak Out 1:43
- 3 Ain’t No Deal 2:25
- 4 Stone Cold 2:02
- 5 I’ve Got a Knife 1:14
- 6 Down and Out 2:11
- 7 Steps 1:28
- 8 Fad 1:49
- 9 Sweet Kin 2:00
- 10 Crazy Girl 1:52
- 11 Everybody Loves a Cocksucker 3:20
- 12 Can’t Get Me Down 2:30
- 13 You’re Dumb 3:41
- 14 [untitled] 2:11
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