What makes It's the Big Joyous Celebration, Let's Stir the Honeypot by Teen Suicide notable?

The album received positive critical reception from various music publications, highlighting its unique approach to songwriting and production. It became notable for its exploration of mental health themes, resonating particularly with younger audiences navigating similar issues. Its DIY production style influenced a wave of independent artists seeking authenticity over commercial polish. It's the Big Joyous Celebration, Let's Stir the Honeypot is Teen Suicide's follow-up to their 2013 debut, featuring a more polished yet eclectic sound. By this point, the band had garnered a dedicated underground following, known for their ability to blend genres while exploring heavy themes with an accessible tone. This album solidifies their position in the emo and indie rock scenes as they navigated personal and societal turmoil.

How many songs are on It's the Big Joyous Celebration, Let's Stir the Honeypot?

It's the Big Joyous Celebration, Let's Stir the Honeypot has 26 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

It's the Big Joyous Celebration, Let's Stir the Honeypot

Teen Suicide · 2016

68 min · 26 tracks

A collage of lo-fi textures and intimate lyrics that oscillate between melancholy and humor with a DIY ethos.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Living Proof — Opening the album, this track encapsulates the band's signature blend of introspection and irony, setting the tone for the rest of the record.
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It’s Just a Pop Song — This track serves as a playful critique of pop culture while maintaining catchy melodies, illustrating the band's knack for irony within sincerity.
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Neighborhood Drug Dealer — With its raw storytelling, this song dives into themes of addiction and community, showcasing the band’s vulnerability and lyrical depth.
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The Things I Love Are Killing Me — This track poignantly addresses self-destructive tendencies through vivid imagery, highlighting the album’s overarching themes of struggle and resilience.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

What You Want

The bridge features a poignant shift in perspective where the singer directly addresses someone they've lost touch with, revealing deeper emotional layers.

This moment marks a contrast with other sections that maintain distance, emphasizing intimacy and regret through direct address.

Tracklist

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

1 Living Proof 4:28
2 The Big Joyous Celebration 2:13
3 Alex 2:46
4 Violets 1:42
5 Obvious Love 2:33
6 It’s Just a Pop Song 4:01
7 V.I.P. 2:07
8 Wild Thing Runs Free 2:39
9 Bright Blue Pickup Truck 2:40
10 Big Mistake 1:13
11 What You Want 2:32
12 God 2:00
13 Neighborhood Drug Dealer 2:11
14 Have a Conversation 1:19
15 Beauty 2:12
16 Pavement 2:00
17 America 2:36
18 Devotion 3:12
19 The Things I Love Are Killing Me 1:35
20 Falling Out of Love With Me 3:36
21 I Don’t Think It’s Too Late 2:39
22 Long Way Down 3:45
23 My Little World 2:23
24 The Hurricane 2:47
25 The Stomach of the Earth 4:33
26 If I Don’t See You Before You Leave 2:39

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