Top tracks — play these first
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Self‐Appointed Leader — This track encapsulates Gob's knack for blending catchy melodies with biting social commentary, highlighting their unique position in the punk landscape of the late '90s.
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What to Do — With its infectious chorus and introspective lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's ability to convey personal dilemmas against an upbeat backdrop.
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Suds — This track stands out with its energetic pace and humorous lyrics about escapism, showcasing Gob's playful yet earnest approach to punk rock.
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Paint It Black — Their cover of this classic Rolling Stones track offers a fresh punk interpretation that aligns smoothly with the album's themes of disillusionment and frustration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic punk with melodic elements but lacks strong cohesion in its later tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with fast-paced guitar riffs and driving drums, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create contrast.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the melodic hooks, particularly in the choruses.
- 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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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
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
- short bursts of energetic emotion
- for quick listening breaks
- melodic hooks in rapid succession
- ideal for upbeat group settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive tracks
- seek slow, reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Gob's second album, How Far Shallow Takes You followed their self-titled debut from 1996. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the Canadian punk scene while exploring a more polished sound and lyrical depth compared to their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pennywise· Lagwagon· No Use for a Name
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 236 E. Broadway 1:21
- 2 On These Days… 2:24
- 3 Self‐Appointed Leader 3:12
- 4 Beauville 1:42
- 5 What to Do 2:22
- 6 The Mend 1:38
- 7 Reign on Your Parade 2:24
- 8 Suds 2:25
- 9 Nothing New 3:12
- 10 Burying Your Past 1:39
- 11 Naked 2:21
- 12 License From a Cereal Box 2:03
- 13 Stand and Deliver 1:33
- 14 OK 2:08
- 15 Together 1:59
- 16 Things Happen All the Time 1:19
- 17 All We Were 2:02
- 18 Paint It Black 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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