Get Fired
Smoking Popes · 1993
25 min · 9 tracks · pop-punk
A vibrant blend of pop-punk energy and heartfelt lyricism, channeling youthful exuberance with catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let's Hear It for Love — This opening track captures the band's energetic spirit while introducing their lyrical themes of love and longing with an infectious chorus.
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Double Fisted Love — With its driving rhythm and witty lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's ability to balance humor and emotional depth within a pop-punk framework.
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Days Just Wave Goodbye — Closing out the album, this track reflects a more contemplative side of the band, featuring poignant lyrics paired with a soaring melody that lingers long after listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances, though it lacks a strong cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an upbeat track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining a fast tempo through the first four songs.
- Several tracks feature prominent guitar riffs and harmonized vocals, typical of the pop-punk genre.
- The last two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast with the earlier songs.
- 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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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
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
- quick bursts of youthful energy
- sharp wit and playful irreverence
- for a lively gathering
- punchy tracks for short commutes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive experiences
- seek deep emotional introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Get Fired was the Smoking Popes' second studio album following their debut, Born to Quit. At this point in their career, the band was gaining traction in the burgeoning pop-punk scene, characterized by their signature blend of punk rock and romantic themes. This album helped solidify their presence as a key player in the genre during the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Get Up Kids· Jawbreaker· Alkaline Trio
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Days Just Wave Goodbye
The moment shifts from nostalgic reflection to acceptance, encapsulating a sense of moving on without bitterness.
By transitioning from personal reminiscence to a broader acceptance, this shift deepens the emotional impact of the closing track.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let's Hear It for Love 3:29
- 2 That's Where I Come In 3:33
- 3 Let Them Die 1:31
- 4 Double Fisted Love 3:06
- 5 Don't Be Afraid 3:13
- 6 Can't Find It 2:04
- 7 Off My Mind 2:31
- 8 Not That Kind of Girlfriend 1:40
- 9 Days Just Wave Goodbye 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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