Career Suicide
A Wilhelm Scream · 2007
35 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
Frenetic hardcore punk energy collides with sardonic lyrics, delivering sharp social commentary through relentless rhythms and aggressive melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wipe My Ass With Showbiz — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its scathing critique of commercialism in music, delivered at breakneck speed. Its aggressive energy encapsulates the band's raw attitude.
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Die While We’re Young — This track captures a sense of urgency and rebellion, urging listeners to embrace life fully despite societal constraints. Its infectious chorus and driving rhythm make it a standout.
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Get Mad, You Son of a Bitch! — With its fervent call to action and anthemic structure, this song resonates as an empowering rallying cry against complacency. It exemplifies the band's signature blend of melody and intensity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical musicianship and sharp lyrics, maintaining high energy while exploring varied song structures.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire tempo that is maintained through the first six tracks, creating an intense and relentless energy.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Get Mad, You Son of a Bitch!', which shifts from fast-paced aggression to slower, more melodic sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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
- frenetic rhythms for high energy
- sharp commentary with aggressive delivery
- dynamic intensity throughout the album
- short bursts of cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow and slow tempos
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Career Suicide' was released in 2007, A Wilhelm Scream was already established within the hardcore punk scene, following their acclaimed album 'Ruiner' from 2005. This record marked a continued evolution in their sound and lyrical depth, showcasing their ability to blend melodic elements with fierce punk aggression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Propagandhi· Strike Anywhere· Against Me!
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Wipe My Ass With Showbiz 1:05
- 2 5 to 9 2:39
- 3 The Horse 4:53
- 4 Die While We’re Young 2:32
- 5 Jaws 3, People 0 2:40
- 6 Career Suicide 1:35
- 7 These Dead Streets 2:16
- 8 Get Mad, You Son of a Bitch! 3:55
- 9 Our Ghosts (Contemporary/Consensual) 2:11
- 10 Cold Slither II 2:20
- 11 Pardon Me, Thanks a Lot 1:32
- 12 Check Request Denied 1:52
- 13 We Built This City! (On Debts and Booze) 5:36
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