Hang-Ups
Goldfinger · 1997
71 min · 14 tracks · pop-punk · ska punk
Energetic pop-punk melodies fuse with ska rhythms, offering a vibrant soundtrack to youthful angst and exuberance.
Why this album works
'Hang-Ups' is significant for its commercial success, reaching No. 91 on the Billboard 200 and receiving notable airplay from singles like 'Superman,' which became an anthem of the pop-punk genre. Its energetic sound and relatable lyrics helped define the late '90s pop-punk movement, influencing countless bands that followed.
- Best for
- short, energetic bursts youthful, rebellious vibes dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on September 9, 1997, 'Hang-Ups' was Goldfinger's third studio album, following their successful self-titled debut and the breakthrough record '21st Century Breakdown.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their place in the ska punk scene, gaining traction alongside bands like Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Beck· Linkin Park· Moby· Neil Young· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Superman Standout 3:07
- 2 My Head Standout 3:04
- 3 If Only 2:27
- 4 This Lonely Place 3:21
- 5 20¢ Goodbye 1:58
- 6 Question Standout 2:59
- 7 Disorder 3:14
- 8 Carlita 3:18
- 9 Too Late 2:22
- 10 I Need to Know 2:55
- 11 Authority 2:43
- 12 S.M.P. 1:03
- 13 The Last Time 2:48
- 14 Chris Cayton / [untitled] / [untitled] 36:30
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