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Cha Cha Damore

Pegboy · 1997

29 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

A raw and energetic punk album with sharp lyrics and relentless guitar riffs that capture the spirit of the late '90s scene.

Top tracks — play these first

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    You Fight Like a Little Girl — This track exemplifies Pegboy's signature blend of aggressive instrumentals and clever lyrics, showcasing their unique take on vulnerability within a punk framework.
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    Surrender — With its anthemic chorus and introspective verses, this song captures the essence of rebellion while exploring themes of defeat and acceptance.
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    Dangerwood — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its frantic pace and biting commentary, establishing an immediate connection with listeners through its urgency.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

Cha Cha Damore combines energetic punk with inventive songwriting and humor, making it a notable entry in the genre.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and shouted vocals, setting a relentless pace.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Liberace Hat Trick' which shifts to a slower, more melodic section before returning to intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

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
7/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • You Fight Like a Little Girl

    The moment shifts from bravado to vulnerability as the narrator confronts the idea of strength versus perceived weakness.

    This pivot challenges traditional notions of masculinity in punk, revealing deeper emotional layers beneath the surface aggression.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dangerwood 2:07
  • 2 Can't Give 2:35
  • 3 You Fight Like a Little Girl 2:46
  • 4 Dangermare 2:39
  • 5 Dog, Dog 3:26
  • 6 Liberace Hat Trick 2:46
  • 7 Dangerace 1:51
  • 8 Hey Look, I'm a Cowboy 2:45
  • 9 In the Pantry of the Mountain King 2:50
  • 10 Surrender 3:41
  • 11 Planet Porno 1:48

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