Top tracks — play these first
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Excuses — This track encapsulates the band's clever lyricism and punchy melodies, making it a prime example of their fusion of humor and angst.
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Guilty — The song stands out for its introspective lyrics paired with an upbeat tempo, demonstrating All's knack for balancing light-heartedness with deeper reflections.
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Politics — Clocking in at just under a minute, this brief yet impactful track showcases All's ability to deliver scathing commentary on societal issues in a concise format.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the chaotic energy of early '90s punk while showcasing clever lyrics and varied song structures.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining this intensity through the first half before introducing more varied tempos.
- The lyrics often employ sharp humor and social commentary, with multiple songs featuring call-and-response vocal patterns that engage the listener.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- quick, energetic listening bursts
- short, punchy tracks
- youthful and irreverent vibes
- front-loaded emotional intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Breaking Things marked All's fourth studio album and their first following the departure of founding member Milo Aukerman from the Descendents. At this point, All was cementing its identity apart from its predecessor band while continuing to evolve its sound with a focus on melodic punk.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Descendents· Blink-182· Pennywise
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Original Me 2:46
- 2 Right 1:55
- 3 Shreen 2:35
- 4 Cause 2:30
- 5 Bail 0:52
- 6 Excuses 2:06
- 7 Strip Bar 0:09
- 8 Horizontal 1:23
- 9 Guilty 3:19
- 10 Birthday I.O.U. 2:41
- 11 Rosco 2:09
- 12 Stick 2:19
- 13 Crucified 3:03
- 14 Politics 0:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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