Chasing Hamburg cover

Chasing Hamburg

Polar Bear Club · 2009

32 min · 10 tracks · punk

Energetic punk rock laced with introspective lyrics and anthemic melodies that urge listeners to reflect on their surroundings.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective energy
  • brief bursts of anthemic reflection
  • thoughtful lyrics for introspection
  • for a short commute

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive experiences
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2009, 'Chasing Hamburg' was Polar Bear Club's second studio album, following their debut 'Sometimes Things Just Disappear.' This album marked a pivotal moment as the band refined their sound, blending post-hardcore elements with melodic punk, gaining them further recognition within the underground scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Flatfoot 56· NOFX· No Doubt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 See the Wind 2:21
  • 2 Living Saints 2:34
  • 3 Boxes 3:36
  • 4 Take Me to the Town 3:34
  • 5 Drifting Thing 2:29
  • 6 Light of Local Eyes 3:20
  • 7 Song to Persona 3:17
  • 8 The Old Fisher Burial Ground 3:46
  • 9 One Hit Back 2:53
  • 10 Chasing Hamburg 4:13

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