Cherry Knowle
Leatherface · 1989
35 min · 13 tracks · punk rock
Raucous punk energy collides with sardonic lyrics, capturing the gritty essence of late '80s UK underground culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Land — The track stands out for its powerful critique of societal issues, blending catchy hooks with biting commentary that encapsulates the band's ethos.
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Sublime — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, this song highlights Leatherface’s ability to fuse emotional depth with their punk roots.
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Animal Day — The opening track sets the tone for the album with frenetic energy and sharp lyrics that reflect everyday struggles, making it a quintessential Leatherface anthem.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures raw punk energy with strong songwriting but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Vocals are delivered with a raw, gritty edge, often layered with backing harmonies that create a sense of urgency.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from aggressive punk rhythms to more melodic sections, enhancing the emotional impact.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- sardonic humor in every track
- frantic pace for quick bursts
- raw intensity with quick transitions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, studio productions
- want lengthy, drawn-out compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, Cherry Knowle was Leatherface's third studio album and followed their critically acclaimed record, Minx. By this time, the band had established a solid fan base within the punk rock scene, transitioning from indie label releases to gaining wider recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hot Water Music· Against Me!· Jawbreaker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Colorado Joe, Leningrad Vlad 3:07
- 2 Animal Day 2:11
- 3 This Land 2:40
- 4 Ghetto 1:58
- 5 Discipline 3:10
- 6 Postwar Product of a Fat Mans Wallet 3:16
- 7 Cabbage Case 3:05
- 8 Right Reverand 2:09
- 9 Alright Jack 2:31
- 10 Sublime 4:20
- 11 Smile (You're in a Free and Pleasant Land) 3:00
- 12 Goulash 1:45
- 13 Heaven 2:02
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