I Suck on that Emotion cover

I Suck on that Emotion

Weird War · 2003

42 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A lo-fi indie rock tapestry woven with sardonic lyrics and eclectic instrumentation that captures the zeitgeist of early 2000s alternative music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Better All the Time — Opening with a catchy melody, this track sets the tone for the album by blending upbeat rhythms with introspective lyrics that critique modern life.
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    Candidate — This song stands out for its sharp political commentary wrapped in infectious hooks, showcasing the band's ability to mix serious themes with accessible melodies.
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    What About Me — The reflective quality of this track highlights personal struggles through a lens of humor and irony, embodying the album's overall blend of earnestness and wit.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Here Comes the Judge, Part II

    The shift in perspective reveals disillusionment with authority figures, as the narrator directly confronts societal expectations without holding back.

    This moment is pivotal for its bold transition from passive observation to active defiance, underscoring a central theme of questioning authority.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Better All the Time 4:10
  • 2 Session Man 2:47
  • 3 Wet Paint 4:32
  • 4 Candidate 3:46
  • 5 Luxembourg 2:13
  • 6 Bag Inc. 3:56
  • 7 Elfin Orphan 2:37
  • 8 What About Me 4:40
  • 9 Hey Lonnie 2:58
  • 10 Housework for 3 2:47
  • 11 Here Comes the Judge, Part II 3:03
  • 12 One Stone 4:45

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