Top tracks — play these first
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Even on the Worst Nights — The title track encapsulates the album's overall theme of resilience in the face of adversity, combining catchy hooks with heartfelt lyrics that reflect youthful struggles.
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You Must Not Be From Around Here — This track showcases Mixtapes' signature blend of catchy melodies and clever wordplay, addressing feelings of alienation while maintaining an upbeat tempo.
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Anyways — With its punchy rhythm and candid reflections on relationships, this song highlights the band's ability to balance humor and sincerity in their songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features energetic melodies and relatable themes but lacks standout compositional depth.
What we noticed
- Many tracks feature dual vocals that alternate lines, creating a conversational dynamic between the singers.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- quick bursts of youthful energy
- infectious melodies for sing-alongs
- short tracks for easy replay
- heartfelt moments of raw optimism
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek deep, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2012, Even on the Worst Nights marked Mixtapes' debut full-length album following their earlier EPs. At this point, the band was still carving out their identity within the pop-punk scene, transitioning from local Ohio performances to a broader audience. This album set the foundation for their subsequent projects and helped establish their presence in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Wonder Years· Man Overboard· State Champs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Seven Mile 0:53
- 2 Something Better 2:06
- 3 Hey Ma, Part 2 1:32
- 4 Even on the Worst Nights 2:55
- 5 You Must Not Be From Around Here 2:38
- 6 You & I 0:56
- 7 I'm Wearing the Device (Bridge, Water) 2:51
- 8 I'll Give You a Hint, Yes 2:36
- 9 Russian House DJ 2:23
- 10 Anyways 3:19
- 11 Indian Summer 2:58
- 12 One for the Ozarks 1:59
- 13 Just When You Thought It Was Over 2:51
- 14 Golden Sometimes 2:20
- 15 Basement Manners 2:25
- 16 Mt. Hope 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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