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Bunk Not Dead

Bunkface · 2012

42 min · 13 tracks · punk rock

Energetic punk rock anthems merge biting social commentary with infectious melodies, reflecting youthful defiance and hope.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Bunk Not Dead! — This title track encapsulates the band's ethos of resilience and rebellion against societal norms, showcasing their signature energy and lyrical wit.
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    Hollywood Just Died! — With a catchy chorus and pointed critique of mainstream culture, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend fun with serious commentary.
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    Kita Perang Kita Menang — This anthem emphasizes unity and perseverance, resonating deeply within the local context while appealing to broader themes of struggle and triumph.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

Energetic punk anthems with social commentary, but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks are high-energy anthems that maintain a fast tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
  • Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of punk rock.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 More! 3:24
  • 2 Bunk Not Dead! 2:16
  • 3 Hollywood Just Died! 3:16
  • 4 Agenda Jahilliah 3:50
  • 5 Panik 3:44
  • 6 Jatuh 3:49
  • 7 Kita Perang Kita Menang 3:40
  • 8 Supernova 3:37
  • 9 In Another Life 1:13
  • 10 Wont Let You Go 3:16
  • 11 The Mr Dj Took It Away 3:09
  • 12 Better Off This Way 3:29
  • 13 The Insider 4:07

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