Let's Get It Right the First Time cover

Let's Get It Right the First Time

SNFU · 1998

55 min · 19 tracks · hardcore punk

A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy and sardonic humor, reflecting the band's raw Canadian spirit.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its critical reception within punk circles, emphasizing SNFU's enduring influence on the genre. It showcased their signature blend of humor and social commentary while maintaining a raw sound that resonated with both old fans and new listeners, contributing to their legacy in Canadian punk history.
Best for
steady flow with varied intensity sardonic humor throughout tracks short bursts of frenetic energy
Context
Released in 1998, 'Let's Get It Right the First Time' marked SNFU's return after a five-year hiatus following 'The Last of the Big Time Suspenders' in 1993. By this time, SNFU had solidified their reputation as one of Canada's most influential hardcore punk bands, although they were navigating the changing musical landscape of the late '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
25 ta Life· Terror· Mongol Shuudan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:28
  • 2 I Forget 3:44
  • 3 Better Than Eddie Vedder Standout 2:41
  • 4 Loser at Life / Loser at Death Standout 3:38
  • 5 Don’t Have the Cow 2:44
  • 6 Bobbit Standout 2:14
  • 7 Fate 2:51
  • 8 Big Thumbs 2:20
  • 9 Painful Reminder 4:02
  • 10 Rusty Rake 1:59
  • 11 Eric’s Had a Bad Day 3:04
  • 12 You Make Me Thick 3:20
  • 13 Drunk on a Bike 3:49
  • 14 Charlie Still Smirks 3:25
  • 15 Reality Is a Ride on the Bus 3:13
  • 16 The Gravedigger 3:02
  • 17 Cannibal Cafe 2:28
  • 18 Victims of the Womanizer 2:42
  • 19 The Watering Hole 3:13

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