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Released 20 years ago

Crap Attack

We Are Scientists · 2006

58 min · 15 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant collage of indie rock energy with playful hooks and clever lyrical wit.

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 want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek lengthy, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2006, 'Crap Attack' was We Are Scientists' follow-up to their debut album 'With Love and Squalor', which had achieved moderate success. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the indie rock scene, showcasing a more refined sound while maintaining their signature humor and catchy melodies.
Stylistic neighbors
The Wombats· OK Go· Foster the People

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ram It Home 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

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