Top tracks — play these first
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Not Today Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Cautious Optimistic — This track encapsulates the album's theme of hope intertwined with uncertainty, featuring a catchy chorus that highlights MxPx's signature melodic style.
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Mountains to Climb — With its driving beat and relatable lyrics about overcoming obstacles, this song serves as an anthem for anyone facing personal challenges.
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Mistakes Will Be Made — This track stands out for its reflective tone and honesty, addressing the inevitability of errors in life while maintaining an upbeat sound that encourages resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk rock with introspective lyrics, though it doesn't significantly innovate within the genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces slower tracks that allow for introspection.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the melodies, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics consistently focus on themes of resilience and personal growth, often employing a conversational tone that invites listener connection.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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 energetic anthems
- introspective lyrics with hopeful tones
- for upbeat morning routines
- steady flow for active listening
- short tracks that maintain momentum
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, drawn-out compositions
- looking for deep, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — The album showcases MxPx's sustained relevance and energy in punk rock.
- Career context
- Released on August 25, 2023, 'Find A Way Home' marks MxPx's first studio album since 2018's 'Southbound to San Antonio,' showcasing the band's enduring relevance in the punk scene. This album arrives as they celebrate over three decades of music-making, demonstrating their ability to evolve while staying true to their roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lagwagon· No Use for a Name· Pennywise
Tracklist
- 1 Not Today Start here 2:12
- 2 This Is What You Told Me 2:18
- 3 What I Tell Myself 2:24
- 4 Cautious Optimistic 2:45
- 5 Excuse My French 2:29
- 6 Stay Up All Night 2:58
- 7 Ready to Rage 2:45
- 8 Undone 2:37
- 9 Call Me 2:31
- 10 Mountains to Climb 2:42
- 11 Sunrise 1:21
- 12 When We Broke Through 2:52
- 13 Mistakes Will Be Made 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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