Hate Your Friends
The Lemonheads · 1987
36 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · hardcore punk · power pop
A whirlwind of punk-infused melodies and raw emotion packed into short, explosive tracks.
Hate Your Friends is an album by The Lemonheads, released in 1987. A whirlwind of punk-infused melodies and raw emotion packed into short, explosive tracks. 'Hate Your Friends' is significant as it captured the spirit of the late '80s college rock movement, garnering a cult following that influenced future alternative bands. The album's raw production and catchy songs resonated with listeners, leading to increased attention from both fans and critics, ultimately contributing to the band's rise in popularity during the grunge wave of the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hate Your Friends sound like?
A whirlwind of punk-infused melodies and raw emotion packed into short, explosive tracks. Rooted in alternative rock and hardcore punk.
What makes Hate Your Friends by The Lemonheads notable?
'Hate Your Friends' is significant as it captured the spirit of the late '80s college rock movement, garnering a cult following that influenced future alternative bands. The album's raw production and catchy songs resonated with listeners, leading to increased attention from both fans and critics, ultimately contributing to the band's rise in popularity during the grunge wave of the early '90s. Released in June 1987, 'Hate Your Friends' was The Lemonheads' debut album, setting the stage for their emergence in the alternative rock scene. At this point, the band was still establishing their identity, blending influences from punk and power pop while experimenting with melodic hooks. This album would pave the way for their subsequent success and help define their sound.
How many songs are on Hate Your Friends?
Hate Your Friends has 20 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Glad I Don't Know Standout 1:27
- 2 I Like To 0:53
- 3 Rabbit 1:17
- 4 Don't Wanna Standout 1:39
- 5 3-9-4 1:54
- 6 Nothing True 1:59
- 7 Second Chance 2:08
- 8 Sneakyville 1:04
- 9 Amazing Grace 1:25
- 10 Belt 1:49
- 11 Hate Your Friends Standout 2:20
- 12 Don't Tell Yourself 3:04
- 13 Uhhh 1:30
- 14 Fed Up 2:52
- 15 Rat Velvet 1:39
- 16 Fucked Up 1:01
- 17 Ever 2:49
- 18 Sad Girl 1:47
- 19 Buried Alive 2:40
- 20 Gotta Stop 1:10
Release Date
June 1, 1987
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
36 min 34 sec
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