Evildoers Beware! cover

Evildoers Beware!

Mustard Plug · 1997

38 min · 12 tracks · punk · ska punk

A frenetic blend of energetic ska rhythms and punk rock spirit that captures youthful rebellion.

Why this album works

The album helped Mustard Plug gain significant recognition within the ska punk community, charting on Billboard's Heatseekers list. Its energetic sound and playful lyrics captured the spirit of the era, influencing later bands in the genre and contributing to the ska revival wave.
Best for
steady mid-tempo energy youthful rebellion feel sing-along choruses with friends
Context
Released in 1997, 'Evildoers Beware!' was Mustard Plug's third studio album, following their 1996 release 'Pray for Mojo.' At this point, the band was solidifying its place in the ska punk scene, gaining traction alongside contemporaries like Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake during the genre's late-90s resurgence.
Stylistic neighbors
No Doubt· Sublime with Rome· NOFX

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Box 3:23
  • 2 Suburban Homesick Blues Standout 3:05
  • 3 Never Be Standout 2:46
  • 4 You 3:59
  • 5 Mendoza 2:49
  • 6 Go 2:09
  • 7 Jerry 3:51
  • 8 Not Again 3:18
  • 9 Miss Michigan 2:55
  • 10 Sadie May 3:01
  • 11 Dressed Up 3:00
  • 12 Beer (Song) Standout 3:41

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