Hatest Grits: B-Sides and Bullshit
Swingin' Utters · 2009
63 min · 26 tracks · punk rock
A raucous collection of raw punk energy and sardonic humor, showcasing the band’s irreverent spirit and diverse songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Groove in Gunsights — Opening with a driving rhythm and sharp lyrics, this track sets the tone for the album's energetic vibe while tackling themes of frustration.
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Teen Idol Eyes (single version) — This single version captures the band's catchy melodies and punk ethos, making it a standout that showcases their ability to blend humor with critique.
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I Follow — With its longer runtime, this track dives deeper into the band's lyrical storytelling, exploring themes of loyalty and longing amidst their usual brisk tempo.
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Sunday Stripper — The punchy riffs and sardonic lyrics reflect a playful yet critical perspective on society, embodying the band's characteristic wit and musicality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick bursts of raw energy
- sing-along moments with friends
- energetic tracks for parties
- lo-fi charm in demos
- nostalgic anthems from youth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished studio productions
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Hatest Grits: B-Sides and Bullshit is a compilation of previously unreleased tracks and demos from Swingin' Utters. This album follows their 2007 release, Here, Under Protest, marking a period of renewed creativity for the band after a brief hiatus. It encapsulates their journey through the punk scene and their evolution as songwriters.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No Use for a Name· Lagwagon· Pennywise
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Groove in Gunsights 2:18
- 2 To Return Now 2:11
- 3 Where Are They Now 2:29
- 4 Outside Life 1:59
- 5 The Blue Lamp 2:26
- 6 The Lonely 3:11
- 7 Back to You 0:34
- 8 Teen Idol Eyes (single version) 2:01
- 9 Heroes of the Corner Bar 1:38
- 10 I Got Your Number 2:23
- 11 Annual Pimple 1:50
- 12 Yesterday's Dog End 2:48
- 13 Nothing to Rely On 1:07
- 14 Tomorrow Is Not New 1:54
- 15 Black Mountain Rain 1:44
- 16 Billy the Poop 0:32
- 17 Mr. Keen 3:11
- 18 Lady Luck 3:07
- 19 I Follow 5:31
- 20 Sunday Stripper 3:46
- 21 Sounds Wrong (demo) 1:27
- 22 Jackie Jab (demo) 2:05
- 23 Stupid Lullabies (demo) 2:40
- 24 Time Tells Time (demo) 3:08
- 25 Catastrophe (demo) 3:17
- 26 We All Know 3:49
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