What makes Daisychain Reaction by Poster Children notable?

The album received positive reviews and helped to establish Poster Children as significant players in the alternative rock movement of the early '90s. Notably, it was influential in shaping the sound of Midwestern rock bands that followed, contributing to the genre's evolution during this period. Daisychain Reaction is Poster Children's second album, following their 1990 debut, Flower Plower. By this release in 1991, the band was solidifying their presence in the burgeoning alternative rock scene, bringing a more polished sound while maintaining their DIY ethos.

How many songs are on Daisychain Reaction?

Daisychain Reaction has 12 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Daisychain Reaction

Poster Children · 1991

40 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of punk energy and melodic hooks that captures the essence of early '90s alternative rock.

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Cancer — This track showcases the band's ability to blend biting lyrics with catchy melodies, effectively embodying their critique of societal issues within a compact runtime.
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Space Gun — With its expansive sound and introspective lyrics, this track stands out as a sonic representation of the band's creative growth and experimentation.
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Chain Reaction — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of interconnectedness and frustration, highlighted by its driving rhythm and engaging chorus.

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

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive narrative throughout.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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 Dee 4:06
2 Cancer 2:24
3 If You See Kay 2:50
4 Love 2:51
5 Freedom Rock 2:34
6 Space Gun 5:12
7 Water 4:07
8 Want It 1:37
9 Carver's 3:00
10 Chain Reaction 4:40
11 Frustration 1:58
12 Where We Live 4:43

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Tool of the Man

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Flower Plower

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