Covered with Ants
Guttermouth · 2001
31 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic blend of punk energy and sardonic humor, striking a balance between irreverence and social commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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I’m Destroying the World — This track encapsulates the band's signature style with its relentless pace and satirical take on societal collapse, making it a standout anthem for disillusioned youth.
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Cram It Up Your Ass — The extended runtime allows for a deeper exploration of themes of frustration and rebellion, showcasing Guttermouth’s ability to blend humor with biting commentary.
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Can I Borrow Some Ambition? — This track highlights the band's knack for catchy hooks paired with cynical lyrics, effectively capturing the essence of punk's confrontational spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends humor and punk energy effectively, though its appeal may be limited to genre fans.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining this intensity through the first five songs.
- Tracks often feature abrupt tempo changes, such as shifting from frenetic guitar riffs to slower, more melodic sections.
- Several songs incorporate humorous lyrics that critique social norms, with vocal delivery that emphasizes irony and sarcasm.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- frenetic bursts of energy
- sardonic humor throughout tracks
- short, punchy anthems
- party ignition with friends
- quick hits of irreverence
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive pieces
- seek serious emotional depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Covered with Ants is Guttermouth's fifth studio album, released in 2001 during a pivotal moment when the band was cementing its place within the punk rock scene. Following their previous album, Musical Monkey, which had garnered moderate acclaim, this release showcased their commitment to maintaining high-energy sound while pushing lyrical boundaries.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 That’s Life 3:01
- 2 Can I Borrow Some Ambition? 2:18
- 3 Secure Horizons 2:50
- 4 She’s Got the Look 2:41
- 5 Looking Good Is All That Matters 2:11
- 6 I’m Destroying the World 1:59
- 7 Chug-A-Lug Night 3:38
- 8 What You Like About Me 3:04
- 9 I Won’t See You in the Pit 1:09
- 10 Black Enforcers 2:11
- 11 Cram It Up Your Ass 6:36
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