Jungle of the Midwest Sea
Flatfoot 56 · 2007
40 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk
A raucous blend of Celtic melodies and punk rock energy, bursting with anthemic choruses and spirited instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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City on a Hill — With its catchy melody and uplifting lyrics, this track embodies the band's signature blend of folk influences and punk rock fervor, making it a standout anthem.
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Warriors — This track showcases the band's hardcore punk roots while maintaining a strong melodic focus, illustrating their ability to merge intensity with sing-along appeal.
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Jungle of the Midwest Sea — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of adventure and community through vivid storytelling and dynamic instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends Celtic melodies with punk energy, featuring strong choruses and varied instrumentation.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining an aggressive tempo throughout the first half.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the anthemic quality and encouraging listener participation.
- The instrumentation frequently incorporates traditional Celtic instruments alongside standard punk rock setups, creating a distinct sound.
- The final track slows down significantly, providing a contrast to the preceding intensity and allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy sing-along moments
- short bursts of intensity
- camaraderie-driven party atmosphere
- rebellious anthems for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- slow, reflective listening preference
- long, drawn-out compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Jungle of the Midwest Sea is Flatfoot 56's third studio album, released in 2007 after their notable second album, Knuckles Up. At this point in their career, the band had begun to solidify their unique sound that fused traditional Celtic influences with punk rock energy, marking a significant step in their artistic development.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flogging Molly· Dropkick Murphys· The Pogues
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Standing For Nothing
The bridge introduces a stark contrast by shifting from collective experiences to an individual struggle against apathy.
This shift emphasizes personal responsibility amidst broader societal issues, highlighting the song's call to action.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Galley Slave 1:40
- 2 Carry 'em Out 2:38
- 3 Loaded Gun 1:50
- 4 City on a Hill 3:07
- 5 Bright City 3:23
- 6 Hoity Toity 2:26
- 7 Pay Me a Dollar 3:47
- 8 Chinatown Jail Break 3:50
- 9 Warriors 2:11
- 10 Cain 2:33
- 11 Ollie Ollie 3:22
- 12 Standing For Nothing 1:46
- 13 Jungle of the Midwest Sea 4:12
- 14 Same Ol' Story 3:11
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