Here, Under Protest
Swingin' Utters · 2011
33 min · 14 tracks · punk rock
Energetic punk melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a raw yet melodic exploration of personal and societal struggles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kick It Over — This track stands out for its infectious energy and straightforward message about perseverance amidst life's challenges, encapsulating the album's spirit.
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Good Things — With its anthemic chorus and reflective verses, this song captures a sense of hopefulness that contrasts with the album's more somber themes.
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(You’ve Got to) Give It All to the Man — At just over a minute long, this track delivers an intense critique of societal expectations in a succinct manner that exemplifies the band's punk ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk melodies with thoughtful lyrics, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features fast-paced tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more introspective themes.
- Several songs utilize a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the energetic feel and engaging listeners.
- The lyrics often juxtapose personal struggles with broader societal issues, creating a narrative that unfolds across multiple tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick bursts of energetic anthems
- socially conscious lyrical themes
- for a lively gathering
- short tracks for instant gratification
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive experiences
- seek slow, reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Here, Under Protest is the sixth studio album by Swingin' Utters and their first release after a five-year hiatus following their 2007 album, Send Out the Clowns. This period marked a return for the band to the punk scene, revitalizing their sound with a mix of urgency and reflection. The album showcases their evolution while staying true to their roots in melodic punk rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No Use for a Name· Lagwagon· Pennywise
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Brand New Lungs 2:43
- 2 Taking the Long Way 1:59
- 3 Bent Collector of 1,000 Limbs 2:32
- 4 Kick It Over 2:30
- 5 Good Things 2:04
- 6 Sketch Squandered Teen 2:03
- 7 Heavy Head 2:29
- 8 (You’ve Got to) Give It All to the Man 1:10
- 9 Time on My Own 2:48
- 10 Lepers, Thieves and Whores 2:18
- 11 Blindness Is Kind 2:59
- 12 Reds and Blues and Beggars 2:16
- 13 Scary Brittle Frame 2:13
- 14 Effortless Amnesiac 3:35
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