What makes Get Over It by OK Go notable?

The album's lead single, Get Over It, became a minor hit and helped catapult OK Go into the mainstream consciousness. It also contributed to the band's reputation for innovative music videos, particularly after their iconic treadmill performance video gained widespread attention on the internet. Released in 2003, Get Over It is OK Go's debut studio album following their self-titled EP. At this point in their career, the band was still establishing its identity in the alternative rock scene, aiming to transition from local success to broader recognition.

How many songs are on Get Over It?

Get Over It has 3 tracks, running approximately 11 minutes.

Get Over It

OK Go · 2003

11 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock

Energetic power pop hooks collide with witty lyrics and an infectious sense of fun, driven by catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Get Over It — As the title track and lead single, it perfectly encapsulates the album's upbeat energy and clever lyricism, showcasing the band's knack for catchy choruses.
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Ant Music — This cover of Adam and the Ants' classic adds a playful twist, highlighting the band's ability to reinterpret influences while maintaining their own sound.
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Bruise Grey — The song features more introspective lyrics set against a driving rhythm, illustrating the band's range beyond just upbeat pop rock anthems.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

40 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic hooks but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness in its overall sound.

What we noticed

The first track, 'Get Over It', features a driving beat and anthemic choruses that set a high-energy tone for the album.
The second track, 'Ant Music', is a cover that shifts to a more playful and quirky arrangement, contrasting with the opener.
The final track, 'Bruise Grey', slows down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective mood that differs from the preceding tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album helped establish OK Go's reputation and presence in mainstream music.
Themes: catchy choruses· playful reinterpretation· upbeat energy
Career context: Released in 2003, Get Over It is OK Go's debut studio album following their self-titled EP. At this point in their career, the band was still establishing its identity in the alternative rock scene, aiming to transition from local success to broader recognition.
Stylistic neighbors: They Might Be Giants· The Postal Service· Weezer