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Cold Hands

Boss Hog · 1990

28 min · 9 tracks · punk rock

Raw, gritty punk rock energy collides with darkly humorous lyrical narratives and a relentless DIY ethos.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Gerard — This opening track sets the tone with its frenetic pace and biting lyrics, establishing the band's distinctive blend of humor and aggression.
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    Red Bull — A standout track that melds catchy riffs with an infectious energy, exemplifying the band's knack for combining accessibility with punk grit.
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    Pop Catastrophe — Closing out the album, this track encapsulates Boss Hog's chaotic sound while delivering a sharp critique wrapped in playful irony.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

Cold Hands combines raw punk energy with unique lyrical narratives, establishing a distinct sound within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a raw, aggressive tone, maintaining high energy through the first half.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'Go Wrong', which slows down significantly before picking up again.
  • Lyrical themes often blend dark humor with personal narratives, creating a contrast between the music's intensity and the storytelling.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gerard 2:31
  • 2 Eddy 3:13
  • 3 Bug Purr 2:26
  • 4 Red Bull 3:20
  • 5 Go Wrong 2:54
  • 6 Pete Shore 3:08
  • 7 Domestic 3:07
  • 8 Duchess 5:05
  • 9 Pop Catastrophe 3:00

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