Burn Out
Slick Shoes · 1998
36 min · 13 tracks · punk rock
Fast-paced punk anthems blend catchy melodies with raw emotion, encapsulating the youthful angst of the late '90s.
Top tracks — play these first
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For Better, for Worse — Opening with energetic riffs and earnest lyrics about relationships, this track sets the tone for the album's themes of personal struggle and growth.
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Fool Me No More — With its catchy chorus and driving beat, this song captures the frustration of being let down repeatedly, making it relatable for listeners navigating similar experiences.
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Clenched Fists, Black Eyes — At just over a minute long, this track delivers a powerful burst of energy while addressing themes of conflict and resilience in a poignant manner.
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Learn to Unlearn — The album's closer explores deeper introspective themes with its extended runtime, offering a reflective contrast to the high-energy tracks that precede it.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the essence of late '90s punk with energetic melodies and emotional lyrics, though it lacks some depth on repeat listens.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with fast-paced guitar riffs and driving drums, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics.
- Several tracks feature dual vocal harmonies that emphasize the melodic elements, particularly in the choruses.
- The album includes abrupt transitions between songs, often cutting off one track sharply to start another without pause.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
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When Does It End?
The verses paint a vivid picture of cycles and repetition in life without providing easy answers to escape them.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 For Better, for Worse 2:53
- 2 East on Tracks 2:35
- 3 The Last Round 2:18
- 4 Fool Me No More 2:35
- 5 Late Night Showing 2:42
- 6 Away With You 3:07
- 7 When Does It End? 2:16
- 8 Responsible 1:37
- 9 Call for Ambulance 2:37
- 10 Fulfilling 3:09
- 11 Clenched Fists, Black Eyes 1:33
- 12 Parting Ways 2:19
- 13 Learn to Unlearn 6:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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