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Half Hour of Power

Sum 41 · 2000

29 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal · pop-punk · melodic hardcore

A frenetic blend of punk rock and pop-punk energy, laced with humor and youthful defiance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of energetic fun
  • humorous rebellious anthems
  • for quick commutes
  • packed with youthful defiance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, introspective pieces
  • seek slow, methodical builds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Half Hour of Power' was Sum 41's debut album that introduced the band to a wider audience following their formation in 1996. At this point, they were on the cusp of becoming one of the defining pop-punk acts of the early 2000s, setting the stage for their subsequent breakthrough with 'All Killer No Filler' in 2001.
Stylistic neighbors
Blink-182· Good Charlotte· Simple Plan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Grab the Devil by the Horns and Fuck Him Up the Ass 1:06
  • 2 Machine Gun 2:29
  • 3 What I Believe 2:49
  • 4 T.H.T. 0:43
  • 5 Makes No Difference 3:10
  • 6 Summer 2:40
  • 7 32 Ways to Die 1:30
  • 8 Second Chance for Max Headroom 3:51
  • 9 Dave's Possessed Hair / It's What We're All About 3:47
  • 10 Ride the Chariot to the Devil 0:55
  • 11 Another Time Around 6:52

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