Cerebral Ballzy
Cerebral Ballzy · 2011
19 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
Raw, high-energy punk rock bursts with youthful defiance and chaotic humor across brief, relentless tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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On the Run — This explosive opening track sets the tone with rapid-fire drumming and a catchy chorus that encapsulates the band's frenetic energy and rebellious spirit.
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Don’t Tell Me What to Do — A quintessential anthem of defiance, the song's brevity highlights the band's punk roots while delivering a clear message against authority.
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Puke Song — This track exemplifies the album's humorous yet irreverent approach, combining absurdity with punk sensibilities in under two minutes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers high-energy punk with straightforward structures and themes, appealing to its genre's core audience.
What we noticed
- The album features 12 tracks, each averaging around two minutes in length, creating a relentless pace throughout.
- Many songs employ a simple verse-chorus structure, with lyrics that often reflect themes of rebellion and youthful angst.
- The instrumentation is characterized by raw guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, with minimal production polish.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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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7/10
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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Don’t Tell Me What to Do
The chorus directly confronts societal expectations without hesitation or apology.
This direct confrontation serves as a rallying cry for listeners feeling similarly constrained, embodying the rebellious essence of punk rock.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On the Run 2:02
- 2 Office Rocker 0:58
- 3 Don’t Tell Me What to Do 1:00
- 4 Insufficient Fare 1:54
- 5 Junkie for Her 1:58
- 6 Drug Myself Dumb 1:19
- 7 Puke Song 1:34
- 8 You’re Idle 1:40
- 9 Don’t Look My Way 1:51
- 10 Sk8 All Day 1:33
- 11 Cutting Class 2:38
- 12 Anthem 1:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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