Life in General
MxPx · 1996
43 min · 17 tracks · punk
Fast-paced punk anthems blend youthful nihilism with catchy melodies and sharp lyrical wit.
Why this album works
'Life in General' solidified MxPx's status within the pop-punk genre, landing on Billboard's Heatseekers chart. The album's themes of adolescence and rebellion resonated with a generation, and its tracks have become staples in the punk rock canon, influencing subsequent artists in the genre.
- Best for
- steady energetic flow throughout short bursts of playful irreverence for sing-along moments
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Life in General' is MxPx's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Pokinatcha' (1996). At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the punk scene, transitioning from indie roots to gaining broader recognition through major label support.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Moby· Green Day· Beck· Sonic Youth· Lana Del Rey· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Middlename 2:55
- 2 My Mom Still Cleans My Room Standout 2:50
- 3 Do Your Feet Hurt 3:10
- 4 Sometimes You Have to Ask Yourself 2:19
- 5 The Wonder Years 1:51
- 6 Move to Bremerton Standout 3:35
- 7 New York to Nowhere 2:16
- 8 Andrea 1:46
- 9 Your Problem My Emergency 3:16
- 10 Chick Magnet Standout 3:12
- 11 Today Is in My Way 3:06
- 12 Sorry So Sorry 2:14
- 13 Doing Time 1:23
- 14 Correct Me If I'm Wrong 2:33
- 15 Cristalena 2:01
- 16 Destroyed by You 2:33
- 17 Southbound 2:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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