Cheap Shots, Youth Anthems
Kid Dynamite · 2003
48 min · 30 tracks · hardcore punk
A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy and introspective lyrics delivered with raw urgency.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its impact within the hardcore punk scene, receiving acclaim for its energetic sound and relatable themes of youth disillusionment. It helped solidify Kid Dynamite's legacy as influential figures in punk rock, particularly with tracks that resonate deeply among fans of the genre.
- Best for
- frenetic bursts of energy short tracks for quick engagement live versions amplify raw intensity
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Cheap Shots, Youth Anthems' marked Kid Dynamite's return after a brief hiatus, following their previous album 'Shorter, Faster, Louder' in 1998. This album showcased their evolution in sound while maintaining the high-octane punk style that defined their early work, reflecting both personal and collective angst.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· James Glayat· Christopher Beckham
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heart a Tact Standout 1:31
- 2 Breakin’ a Memory 1:13
- 3 Give ’em the Ripped One 1:48
- 4 Two for Flinching 0:10
- 5 Rise Above Standout 2:23
- 6 Deny Everything Standout 0:35
- 7 Hateful 2:47
- 8 I Don’t Wanna Hear It 1:13
- 9 Macho Insecurities 1:30
- 10 Showoff (demo) 1:16
- 11 Sweet Shop Syndicate (demo) 0:19
- 12 Never Met the Gooch (demo) 1:58
- 13 Fuckuturn (demo) 1:42
- 14 Scary Smurf (demo) 0:21
- 15 The Ronald Miller Story (demo) 1:00
- 16 Bookworm 2:14
- 17 The Unheard Chorus 2:10
- 18 32 Frames Per Second 0:19
- 19 Wrist Rocket 1:36
- 20 News at 11 1:09
- 21 Death & Taxes 1:48
- 22 S.O.S 2:48
- 23 Heart a Tact (live) 2:03
- 24 Handy With the Tongue Sword (live) 2:10
- 25 K05-0564 (live) 2:27
- 26 Never Met the Gooch (live) 6:21
- 27 The Penske File (live) 1:09
- 28 Ph. Decontrol (live) 0:46
- 29 Deny Everything (live) 1:25
- 30 [untitled] 0:04
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