Easy
Grinspoon · 1999
83 min · 26 tracks · alternative rock
A raw blend of punk energy and melodic hooks, capturing the restless spirit of Australian alternative rock in the late '90s.
Top tracks — play these first
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American Party Bomb Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its frenetic pace and biting commentary on American culture, establishing Grinspoon's punk influences right away.
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Ordinary — With its catchy chorus and relatable themes of daily life struggles, this song showcases Grinspoon's ability to merge punk energy with mainstream appeal.
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Better Off Dead — The emotional depth in this track highlights the band's range, balancing heavy themes with an accessible sound that resonated strongly with listeners.
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Rock Show — A quintessential anthem that encapsulates the live experience of Grinspoon’s music, this track is both a celebration and critique of rock culture.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk influences with melodic hooks, showcasing solid songwriting and performance.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the punk energy and engaging the listener.
- 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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6/10
- 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
- wave-like dynamics with peaks
- energetic anthems for rebellion
- short bursts of intensity
- for group sing-alongs
- introspective moments amidst chaos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, cohesive pieces
- desire calm and soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established Grinspoon's reputation and gained wider recognition in Australia.
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'Easy' was Grinspoon's second studio album following their debut, 'Guide to Better Living'. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from a promising start to becoming a mainstay in the Australian rock scene, solidifying their place with catchy riffs and introspective lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Silverchair· The Living End· You Am I
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 American Party Bomb Start here 2:02
- 2 Ready 1 2:34
- 3 Undercover 3:44
- 4 Tang 3:16
- 5 Secrets 3:05
- 6 Ordinary 2:37
- 7 Rock Show 4:06
- 8 Overdriver 5:15
- 9 Better Off Dead 3:19
- 10 Violent and Lazy 3:30
- 11 All the Time 1:57
- 12 Yarni Marni 1:45
- 13 Signpost 3:23
- 14 Dial Tone 9:31
- 15 [silence] 0:04
Disc 2
- 1 American Party Bomb Start here 2:36
- 2 Black Friday 2:36
- 3 Pedestrian 2:46
- 4 More Than You Are 3:49
- 5 Butcher 3:31
- 6 Ready 1 2:47
- 7 Repeat 3:25
- 8 Boundary 3:08
- 9 Just Ace 1:47
- 10 Post Enebriated Anxiety 2:46
- 11 DC x 3 3:45
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