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Killing Katie

Link 80 · 1997

20 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

A raucous blend of punk energy and sardonic lyrics, fueled by raw instrumentation and an irreverent spirit.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Better Than Shit — This opening track sets a defiant tone with its fast pace and biting humor, encapsulating the band's punk ethos while establishing their signature sound.
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    No Such Thing — With its brief runtime, this track delivers a punchy critique of disillusionment, showcasing the band's knack for impactful songwriting within a compact format.
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    Packing Up — Incorporating catchy hooks and a driving rhythm, this song exemplifies Link 80's ability to merge melody with their punk roots, making it a standout in their discography.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • twenty-minute irreverent adrenaline rush
  • rapid-fire bursts with live finale
  • sardonic youthful rebellion
  • rough-edged closing stretch

Maybe skip if you

  • want polished, patient listening
  • prefer long, slow-blooming albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — An early catalog entry that develops the band's punk sound without serving as its clearest entry point or breakthrough.
Career context
Released in 1997, Killing Katie marked Link 80's second studio album, showcasing their development after the debut album, 1996's A New Hope. At this point, they were solidifying their sound within the ska-punk wave that characterized the mid-'90s punk scene.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • No Such Thing

    The verse culminates in an abrupt shift that confronts societal expectations head-on.

    This moment employs sharp contrast in tone to emphasize frustration over conformity, marking a significant thematic turn in the song.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Better Than Shit 2:26
  • 2 Packing Up 3:01
  • 3 No Such Thing 1:43
  • 4 Kind of... 2:12
  • 5 The Truth of It 1:47
  • 6 El Stupido (No Quiero Vomitar) 1:07
  • 7 Nothing Left 1:47
  • 8 For What It's Worth (live) 2:24
  • 9 Termination (live) 1:42
  • 10 Blank Mind (live) 1:36
  • 11 Teenage Fuckup (live) 1:09

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