Clumsy
Samiam · 1994
43 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
Melodic punk energy intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating an emotional landscape that captures the essence of 90s alternative rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Capsized — This track exemplifies the album's balance of melodic hooks and raw emotion, capturing a sense of disillusionment that resonates throughout Clumsy.
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Bad Day — With its catchy chorus and relatable theme of frustration, this song stands out as an anthem for anyone grappling with everyday struggles.
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Tag Along — The infectious energy and lyrical exploration of companionship make this track a highlight, embodying the album’s overall spirit of togetherness amidst chaos.
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 lyrics, creating a solid yet uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features fast-paced tracks that maintain a high energy level, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more introspective themes.
- Several songs utilize dynamic shifts, alternating between quiet verses and explosive choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and introspection, contrasting with the energetic instrumentation typical of hardcore punk.
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- reflective moments of introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Clumsy is Samiam's third album, following their 1992 release, You Are Freaking Me Out. By this point in their career, the band had established themselves within the punk scene and were beginning to explore more melodic aspects of their sound, positioning this album as a critical step towards their later works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jawbreaker· Texas Is the Reason· Pavement
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 As We’re Told 3:26
- 2 Capsized 4:13
- 3 Stepson 4:18
- 4 Bad Day 4:03
- 5 Tag Along 4:19
- 6 Routine 2:42
- 7 Simca 3:03
- 8 No Size That Small 3:31
- 9 She’s a Part of Me 3:32
- 10 Cradle 4:29
- 11 Time by the Dime 6:02
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