Field Day
Dag Nasty · 1988
43 min · 18 tracks · hardcore punk
Melodic hardcore riffs intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an urgent yet reflective soundscape that captures youthful disillusionment.
Top tracks — play these first
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Field Day — The title track encapsulates the album's energy with its driving rhythm and poignant reflection on youth culture, serving as a rallying cry for individuality.
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Trouble Is — This opening track sets a compelling tone with its catchy hooks and lyrical exploration of personal conflict, establishing the thematic core of the album.
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Dear Mrs. Touma — A standout for its emotional depth, this song addresses themes of longing and connection with sincerity, showcasing the band's lyrical prowess amidst powerful instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Field Day combines melodic hardcore riffs with introspective lyrics, capturing both urgency and reflection.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature dual vocal lines that intertwine, creating a dynamic interplay between urgency and melody.
- The lyrics often reflect personal and social themes, with a focus on introspection and youthful disillusionment, enhancing the emotional weight of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Trouble Is 3:33
- 2 Field Day 2:28
- 3 Things That Make No Sense 2:44
- 4 The Ambulance Song 3:38
- 5 Staring at the Rude Boys 2:49
- 6 13 Seconds Under Water 0:46
- 7 La Penita 4:09
- 8 Dear Mrs. Touma 2:37
- 9 Matt 1:34
- 10 I've Heard 0:12
- 11 Under Your Influence 3:37
- 12 Typical 2:37
- 13 Here's to You 2:49
- 14 (16 Count) 0:21
- 15 Never Green Lane 1:55
- 16 You're Mine 3:52
- 17 All Ages Show 2:38
- 18 12 X U 1:31
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