Released 20 years ago
Crap Attack
We Are Scientists · 2006
58 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant mix of catchy hooks and playful lyrics wrapped in a lively indie rock sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ram It Home Start here — The opening track sets a lively tone with its infectious energy and clever wordplay, encapsulating the band's signature style right from the start.
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Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt Under the Sea — This track exemplifies the band's knack for combining catchy melodies with humorous yet insightful lyrics about social situations and relationships.
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Be My Baby — The cover showcases their ability to reinterpret classic songs while infusing them with a fresh indie rock vibe, demonstrating their diverse influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful hooks for sing-alongs
- dynamic flow with peaks
- short bursts of energy
- for upbeat gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek lengthy, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation that showcases their versatility but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- playful social commentary· indie rock revival· catchy relationship dynamics
- Career context
- Crap Attack is We Are Scientists' first compilation album, released in January 2006, following their breakthrough debut Love and Squalor. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their place in the indie rock scene, having gained significant traction with their earlier work and extensive touring.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Wombats· OK Go· Foster the People
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Callbacks Under the Sea
The narrative shifts from lighthearted fun to introspection about fleeting connections.
This transition illustrates a depth in songwriting that contrasts with the album's otherwise upbeat tone, revealing layers beneath the surface.
Tracklist
- 1 Ram It Home Start here 3:18
- 2 Surprise 2:36
- 3 The Great Escape (The Silence remix) 5:43
- 4 Mucho más 2:47
- 5 Callbacks Under the Sea 2:58
- 6 Hoppípolla 4:06
- 7 Bang Bang Rock & Roll 4:25
- 8 Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt Under the Sea 3:56
- 9 Sie hat was vermisst 5:51
- 10 Be My Baby 3:12
- 11 This Scene Is Dead (Pete Predictable remix) 5:05
- 12 History Repeats 3:57
- 13 This Means War 3:28
- 14 The Great Escape Under the Sea 3:55
- 15 Textbook Under the Sea 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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