Hope for Men
Pissed Jeans · 2007
41 min · 10 tracks · noise rock
A chaotic blend of raw energy and sardonic humor, with abrasive guitar riffs and visceral vocal delivery that define noise rock's edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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People Person — The opening track captures the album's essence with its aggressive instrumentation and biting lyrics that critique social awkwardness and conformity.
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Secret Admirer — This track combines catchy hooks with darkly humorous lyrics about unrequited love, exemplifying the band’s knack for blending absurdity with sincerity.
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Caught Licking Leather — A standout for its frenetic pace and visceral imagery, this song encapsulates the band's raw energy and ability to provoke thought through discomfort.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw energy and sardonic lyrics create a distinctive noise rock experience, though it may not have broad appeal.
What we noticed
- Vocals are delivered in a visceral, shouting style that often overlaps with the instrumentation, creating a wall of sound effect.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Caught Licking Leather', which shifts from a slow build to an explosive climax.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- raw discontent and chaos
- lyrical commentary on frustration
- engaging in-order listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek polished soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, 'Hope for Men' was Pissed Jeans' second album, following their debut 'Shallow' from 2005. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the noise rock scene, showcasing an evolution in their sound and lyrical content which tackled themes of masculinity and societal norms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Men· Fucked Up· Melt-Banana
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 People Person 4:58
- 2 Secret Admirer 3:27
- 3 A Bad Wind 3:06
- 4 Scrapbooking 5:13
- 5 I've Still Got You (Ice Cream) 3:07
- 6 Fantasy World 3:38
- 7 I'm Turning Now 3:20
- 8 Caught Licking Leather 3:59
- 9 The Jogger 3:10
- 10 My Bed 7:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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