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How to Get Everything You Ever Wanted in Ten Easy Steps

The Ordinary Boys · 2006

45 min · 15 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant mix of sharp wit and pop-punk energy that critiques modern consumer culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • sharp wit and humor
  • social commentary with energy
  • ideal for group listening
  • playful irreverence throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slower, introspective music
  • dislike lyrical critiques

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, this album marked The Ordinary Boys' fourth studio effort, following their breakthrough success with 'Brassbound' in 2004. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the UK indie rock scene but began to face challenges in maintaining commercial momentum.
Stylistic neighbors
The Streets· Arctic Monkeys· Hard-Fi

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Introducing the Brand 0:37
  • 2 Lonely at the Top 3:10
  • 3 Great Big Rip Off 3:00
  • 4 Club Chez Moi 3:05
  • 5 I Luv U 3:14
  • 6 Nine2five 3:02
  • 7 Commercial Breakdown 1:18
  • 8 Ballad of an Unrequited Self-Love Affair 3:57
  • 9 The Higher the Highs 2:57
  • 10 Shut Your Mouth 3:12
  • 11 We've Got the Best Job Ever 3:23
  • 12 Walking on the Faultlines (The Ultimate Step) 3:24
  • 13 Thank You and Goodnight 5:52
  • 14 Who's That Boy? 2:41
  • 15 Boys Will Be Boys 2:42

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