Clash Battle Guilt Pride
Polar Bear Club · 2011
40 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
Energetic punk rock meets introspective lyrics in a powerful exploration of personal and societal challenges.
Top tracks — play these first
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Killin’ It — This track encapsulates the album's energetic spirit while addressing themes of ambition and self-doubt through driving guitar riffs and urgent vocals.
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My Best Days — The song stands out for its poignant exploration of nostalgia and personal growth, combining melodic hooks with reflective lyrics that resonate deeply.
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Religion on the Radio — With its catchy chorus and sharp commentary on societal norms, this track exemplifies Polar Bear Club's ability to blend infectious melodies with critical lyrical content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic punk with introspective moments, creating a varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, establishing an intense opening.
- Tracks five through seven introduce more melodic elements and introspective lyrics, creating a contrast with the earlier aggression.
- The final two tracks slow down significantly, featuring softer instrumentation and reflective themes that provide a sense of closure.
- 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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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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- introspective themes for contemplation
- mid-tempo energy for road trips
- cathartic release in group settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat party music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 13, 2011, Clash Battle Guilt Pride is Polar Bear Club's third studio album, following their 2009 effort, Chasing Hamburg. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and expanding their fanbase within the punk rock scene, demonstrating a maturation in both musical complexity and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Menzingers· Tigers Jaw· Pianos Become the Teeth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pawner 2:57
- 2 Killin’ It 3:09
- 3 Screams in Caves 3:46
- 4 Kneel on Nails 3:37
- 5 My Best Days 4:11
- 6 Life Between the Lines 3:52
- 7 I’ll Never Leave New York 2:50
- 8 Bottled Wind 3:52
- 9 Slow Roam 4:17
- 10 Religion on the Radio 3:03
- 11 3/4 Tango 4:40
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