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Convicts

You Am I · 2006

86 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock

A raw blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics encapsulating the struggles of everyday life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • raw energy and introspective lyrics
  • late-night contemplation and release
  • brief bursts of emotional honesty
  • dynamic journey through struggles

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek polished, radio-friendly sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 13, 2006, 'Convicts' is You Am I's sixth studio album, coming after their critically acclaimed 2004 release 'Deliverance'. At this stage in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the Australian rock scene while exploring more personal and reflective themes in their songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
The Living End· Grinspoon· Jebediah

Tracklist

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

Disc 2

  • 1 Thank God I’ve Hit the Bottom 1:52
  • 2 It Ain’t Funny How We Don’t Talk Anymore 2:29
  • 3 Friends Like You 2:25
  • 4 A Nervous Kid 2:18
  • 5 Secrets 4:04
  • 6 Thuggery 2:14
  • 7 By My Own Hand 3:00
  • 8 The Sweet Life 4:20
  • 9 Gunslingers 3:42
  • 10 Constance George 1:40
  • 11 Explaining Cricket 4:11
  • 12 I’m a Mess 3:57

Disc 3

  • 1 Mr Milk 3:58
  • 2 Rumble 4:11
  • 3 If We Can’t Get It Together 3:24
  • 4 Berlin Chair 3:08
  • 5 Jewels & Bullets 3:39
  • 6 Damage 4:44
  • 7 Doug Sahm 5:12
  • 8 Coprolalia 5:12
  • 9 Heavy Heart 3:49
  • 10 Trouble 7:43
  • 11 Minor Byrd 4:44

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