Call Your Friends
Zebrahead · 2013
57 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
Energetic punk-infused rock bursts with catchy hooks and irreverent humor throughout its lively tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sirens Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Call Your Friends — This title track encapsulates the album's theme of camaraderie and fun while featuring an infectious chorus that showcases the band's playful energy.
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I'm Just Here for the Free Beer — With its tongue-in-cheek humor and relatable sentiments about social gatherings, this track exemplifies Zebrahead's knack for blending punk attitude with comedic lyrical content.
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Public Enemy Number One — This song stands out for its driving rhythms and sharp commentary on societal issues, highlighting the band's ability to infuse serious topics within their upbeat sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Energetic punk rock with humorous lyrics, but lacks depth for lasting engagement.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and punchy guitar riffs, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create a contrast.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals between the lead singer and backing vocals, enhancing the playful and irreverent tone.
- The lyrics often employ humor and absurdity, with titles like 'I'm Just Here for the Free Beer' and 'With Friends Like These, Who Needs Herpes?' reflecting a lighthearted approach.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- irreverent humor throughout tracks
- party atmosphere with friends
- catchy hooks for group energy
- high-energy youthful exuberance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, reflective music
- dislike playful, humorous lyrics
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Resonated with fans after a hiatus, showcasing their signature sound.
- Career context
- Call Your Friends is Zebrahead's seventh studio album, released in 2013 after a brief hiatus. This album followed the band's 2011 release, Get Nice!, showcasing their continued evolution within the alternative and punk rock scenes while maintaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Reel Big Fish· Less Than Jake· Goldfinger
Tracklist
- 1 Sirens Start here 3:26
- 2 I'm Just Here for the Free Beer 3:42
- 3 With Friends Like These, Who Needs Herpes? 3:39
- 4 Call Your Friends 3:07
- 5 Murder on the Airwaves 3:38
- 6 Public Enemy Number One 3:30
- 7 Born to Lose 2:59
- 8 Stick Em Up Kid! 3:15
- 9 Automatic 2:51
- 10 Nerd Armor 2:58
- 11 Panic in the Streets 3:46
- 12 Don't Believe the Hype 3:35
- 13 Until the Sun Comes Up 3:01
- 14 Last Call 3:42
- 15 Sex, Lies & Audiotape 3:13
- 16 Battle of the Bullshit 3:18
- 17 Ready Steady Go 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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