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Bring Yo' Ass to the Table

Left Lane Cruiser · 2008

40 min · 12 tracks · blues

Raw, gritty blues-rock intertwines with punk energy and Southern roots, creating a visceral sonic experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Wash It — This opening track sets the tone with its driving rhythm and raw vocal delivery, immediately drawing listeners into the band's energetic blend of blues and punk.
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    Pork 'n' Beans — With its catchy chorus and playful lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's ability to merge humor with hard-hitting musicality, making it a standout on the album.
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    Amerika — This song features sharp social commentary wrapped in infectious riffs, showcasing the band's talent for blending lyrical depth with catchy melodies.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

52 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album blends raw blues with punk energy, showcasing a distinct sound but with some unevenness in pacing.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more reflective lyrics.
  • Vocals are often delivered in a raw, shouted style, emphasizing emotional intensity over melodic precision.
  • Several tracks incorporate repetitive riffs that build tension before breaking into explosive choruses, creating a dynamic contrast.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Amerika

    The verses shift from personal narrative to broader societal critique, challenging American values through stark imagery.

    This transition heightens the song's impact by juxtaposing intimate feelings with sweeping cultural observations, inviting listeners to reflect on both personal and collective identities.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wash It 3:16
  • 2 Set Me Down 3:01
  • 3 Pork 'n' Beans 2:54
  • 4 KFD 4:07
  • 5 Justify 3:21
  • 6 G Bob 3:02
  • 7 Big Momma 3:12
  • 8 Busket 3:19
  • 9 Amerika 3:04
  • 10 Amy's in the Kitchen 3:28
  • 11 Mr. Johnson 3:36
  • 12 Heavy 4:31

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