Hamburger cover

Hamburger

The Muffs · 2000

73 min · 30 tracks · punk

A frenetic blend of punk energy and melodic hooks that captures youthful rebellion.

Why this album works

The album's release marked a notable moment for The Muffs as it showcased their ability to remain relevant in the evolving punk scene of the early 2000s. While it did not achieve significant commercial success, its influence is felt among pop-punk enthusiasts and served as a reminder of the band's role in shaping that genre's sound alongside contemporaries like Green Day and No Doubt.
Career context
Released in 2000, 'Hamburger' is The Muffs' fourth studio album, following their 1997 record 'Happy Birthday to Me.' By this time, the band was solidifying their sound within the punk rock genre, continuing to build on their established reputation from the mid-90s. This album showcases a matured craft while maintaining the playful spirit that characterized their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Flatfoot 56· NOFX· Mongol Shuudan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Get Me Out of Here Standout 3:32
  • 2 You Can Cry If You Want 2:16
  • 3 Brand New Chevy 2:46
  • 4 New Love 2:11
  • 5 I Don’t Like You Standout 2:00
  • 6 Guilty 2:09
  • 7 Right in the Eye 2:17
  • 8 I Need You 2:56
  • 9 Beat Your Heart Out 2:30
  • 10 Love 1:25
  • 11 Rock & Roll Girl 2:18
  • 12 Right in the Eye 2:23
  • 13 Everywhere I Go 3:13
  • 14 You Lie 2:13
  • 15 Toilet Paper 0:11
  • 16 I’m Confused 3:10
  • 17 When I Was Down 2:39
  • 18 Sick of You Standout 2:32
  • 19 No Action 1:54
  • 20 Become Undone 3:25
  • 21 Goodnight Now 2:23
  • 22 Nothing for Me 1:47
  • 23 Kids in America 3:11
  • 24 I’m a Dick 1:37
  • 25 Pacer 2:44
  • 26 My Crazy Afternoon 2:31
  • 27 Silly People 3:51
  • 28 My Minds Eye 1:58
  • 29 Happening 0:57
  • 30 Do the Robot 4:48

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