!!Destroy-Oh-Boy!!
New Bomb Turks · 1993
38 min · 16 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw, frenetic energy bursts forth through distorted guitars and anthemic choruses, capturing the essence of 90s garage punk.
Top tracks — play these first
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Born Toulouse‐Lautrec — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious riff and chaotic vocals, encapsulating the band's signature style right from the start.
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We Give a Rat’s Ass — Clocking in at just over a minute, this track exemplifies the band’s ability to fuse humor with punk angst, making it a fan favorite.
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I Want My Baby… Dead?! — With its provocative title and frantic tempo, this song showcases the band's knack for pushing boundaries while delivering catchy hooks.
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Sucker Punch — This track stands out for its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus, highlighting the band's ability to craft memorable punk rock anthems.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures raw energy and punk spirit but has moments that feel less cohesive.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining this intensity for the first half before introducing a few slower moments.
- Most tracks feature a straightforward verse-chorus structure, often with shouted vocals and heavy guitar riffs driving the sound.
- Several songs incorporate abrupt tempo changes, creating dynamic shifts that enhance the frenetic energy throughout the record.
- The final three tracks slow down slightly, providing a brief respite before concluding with a return to the raw energy.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, energetic bursts
- steady, consistent energy levels
- sardonic, playful vibes
- explosive, raw intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- !!Destroy-Oh-Boy!! is the second studio album by New Bomb Turks, released in 1993 following their debut, Sharpen Your Teeth. At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves as key players in the garage punk scene, building on the momentum from their first release and honing their energetic sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dead Boys· The Cramps· Rocket from the Crypt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Born Toulouse‐Lautrec 2:33
- 2 Tail Crush 2:34
- 3 Up For a Downslide 2:26
- 4 Tattooed Apathetic Boys 2:24
- 5 Dragstrip Riot 3:35
- 6 We Give a Rat’s Ass 1:01
- 7 Runnin’ on Go 2:11
- 8 Long Gone Sister 1:46
- 9 Mr. Suit 2:57
- 10 Let's Dress Up the Naked Truth 2:00
- 11 Hapless Attempt 2:43
- 12 I Want My Baby… Dead?! 1:37
- 13 Sucker Punch 3:30
- 14 I’m Weak 3:26
- 15 Tryin’ to Get By 2:06
- 16 Cryin’ Into the Beer of a Drunk Man 2:01
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