Incognito
No Use for a Name · 1990
39 min · 14 tracks · punk rock
A frenzied mix of melodic punk energy and sharp lyricism, capturing youthful angst and social commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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DMV — The opening track combines catchy hooks with relatable frustrations about bureaucracy, setting the tone for the album's blend of humor and critique.
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It Won’t Happen Again — This track exemplifies the band's ability to weave personal storytelling with broader social commentary, showcasing their lyrical depth amidst driving rhythms.
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Power Bitch — With its fast-paced riffs and pointed lyrics, this song critiques gender stereotypes while maintaining an infectious energy that reflects the band's punk roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures youthful angst with energetic compositions but lacks the polish of later works.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter part.
- Many tracks feature rapid shifts in tempo and dynamics, often transitioning from melodic verses to aggressive choruses.
- Lyrically, the songs tackle themes of disillusionment and social commentary, with a focus on youthful angst and rebellion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 engagement
- youthful angst and rebellion
- sharp lyrics for social commentary
- short tracks for quick bursts
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- slow, contemplative listening preference
- long, immersive track experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, Incognito was No Use for a Name's debut album, establishing them within the burgeoning punk rock scene of the era. At this point, the band was still finding their sound while gaining traction through underground performances and early cassette releases. This album set the groundwork for their future as a significant act in the punk genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lagwagon· Pennywise· Bad Religion
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 DMV 3:08
- 2 Sign the Bill 2:08
- 3 It Won’t Happen Again 4:09
- 4 Hail to the King 1:51
- 5 Weirdo 2:37
- 6 Truth Hits Everybody 2:43
- 7 Felix 2:22
- 8 Noitall 2:20
- 9 I Detest 2:12
- 10 Puppet Show 3:20
- 11 Record Thieves 2:49
- 12 Power Bitch 4:04
- 13 Death Doesn't Care 3:20
- 14 Born Addicted 2:20
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