Top tracks — play these first
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Gimmie Trouble — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its infectious rhythm and biting lyrics, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Disappoint the Youth — This track critiques societal expectations with a driving beat and sharp vocals, making it a powerful anthem of disillusionment.
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Turn Into Fever — With its urgent tempo and compelling narrative about transformation, this song stands out as a highlight of both lyrical depth and musical intensity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album effectively merges techno with punk elements, showcasing strong composition and craft.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and textures.
- Tracks often feature repetitive motifs that evolve subtly over their duration, creating a hypnotic effect.
- Several tracks incorporate distorted vocal samples that blend into the instrumental backdrop rather than serving as focal points.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady mid-tempo energy
- sardonic critiques of modernity
- engaging for focused listening
- for late-night drives
- relentless beats with punchy hooks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid layered lyrical content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 11, 2005, Gimmie Trouble is ADULT.'s third studio album, following their acclaimed 2003 release, Anarchy. At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their unique sound that merged electronic music with punk aesthetics, further establishing themselves in the underground scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Hacker· Kraftwerk· Nitzer Ebb
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Disappoint the Youth
The chorus boldly confronts the idea of failing future generations by repeating a call to action against complacency.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gimmie Trouble 3:59
- 2 Bad Ideas 2:58
- 3 Scare Up the Birds 3:30
- 4 Thought I Choked 3:31
- 5 Strange Mistakes 3:28
- 6 Disappoint the Youth 4:03
- 7 In My Nerves 3:32
- 8 Turn Into Fever 2:35
- 9 Helen Bach 3:18
- 10 Still Waiting 2:28
- 11 Lovely Love 2:40
- 12 Seal Me In 2:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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